Table 2.
Details of the 11 patients (13 hips) who underwent distal fascia lata “Z” lengthening as a treatment for refractory trochanteric bursitis (visual analog scale)
| Patients (hips) | Pre-surgery | Post-surgery | Resolution of symptoms (mo) | Follow-up (mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 15 | 4 | 72 |
| 2 | 80 | 10 | 7 | 29 |
| 3 | 70 | 0 | 4 | 35 |
| 4 | 90 | 15 | 2 | 15 |
| 5 | 95 | 10 | 2 | 35 |
| 6 | 75 | 0 | 5 | 72 |
| 7 | 95 | 10 | 4 | 16 |
| 8 | 90 | 0 | 3 | 28 |
| 9a | 99 | 70 | 24 | 36 |
| 10 | 95 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| 11 | 60 | 20 | 5 | 84 |
| 12 | 70 | 10 | 2 | 62 |
| 13 | 70 | 10 | 2 | 60 |
aProximal “Z” lengthening