Congenital gluteus maximus contracture syndrome - a case report with review of imaging findings

Authors

  • Vamshi Krishna Kotha
  • Rajasekhar Reddy
  • M. Venkateshwar Reddy
  • (Brig) Rangubatla Satyanarayana Moorthy
  • Tatikonda Venkat Kishan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v8i4.1646

Keywords:

Gluteus maximus, contracture, MRI pelvis, hip abduction deformity, congenital

Abstract

Although the clinical features of gluteus maximus contracture syndrome have been frequently described, imaging features have been seldom described. Most commonly reported cases are those following intramuscular injection in the gluteal region although congenital contracture is an uncommon but important occurrence. This condition has most often been reported in children of school going age. These patients often present with difficulty in squatting, limitation of hip motion or specific deformities and often require surgical correction. We describe the plain radiography, ultrasonography (USG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of this condition in a patient with no previous known history of intramuscular injections.

Author Biographies

Vamshi Krishna Kotha

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology

Rajasekhar Reddy

PG student, Department of Radiology

M. Venkateshwar Reddy

Professor, Department of Orthopaedics

(Brig) Rangubatla Satyanarayana Moorthy

Professor, Department of Radiology

Tatikonda Venkat Kishan

Senior Resident, Department of Radiology

Published

2014-04-26

Issue

Section

Musculoskeletal Radiology