Table 1.
Pearls and Pitfalls of Partial Articular Gluteus Tendon Avulsion Repair
| Pearls |
| Identify partial articular gluteus tendon avulsion tears between the lateral footprint of the gluteus medius and the long head of the gluteus minimus. |
| Use the bubble sign test to locate subtle tears. |
| Pitfalls |
| Do not increase the tear size of the gluteus medius to access it from the bursal side. |