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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2024; 12(34): 6715-6720
Published online Dec 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i34.6715
Published online Dec 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i34.6715
Traumatic isolated bilateral gluteus minimus injuries misdiagnosed as lumbar radiculopathy: A case report
Hong-Man Cho, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gwangju Veterans Hospital, Gwangju 62284, South Korea
Haeryong Heo, Myung-Cheol Jung, Department of Orthopedics, Gwangju Veterans Hospital, Gwangju 62284, South Korea
Author contributions: Cho HM, Heo H, and Jung MC designed the research study; Cho HM, Heo H, and Jung MC performed the research; Cho HM wrote the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Approval was waived by the Institutional Review Board of Gwangju Veterans Hospital. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Hong-Man Cho, MD, MSc, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gwangju Veterans Hospital, Cheomdanwolbong-ro 99, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju 62284, South Korea. chm1228@hanmail.net
Received: April 20, 2024
Revised: September 11, 2024
Accepted: September 25, 2024
Published online: December 6, 2024
Processing time: 174 Days and 23.7 Hours
Revised: September 11, 2024
Accepted: September 25, 2024
Published online: December 6, 2024
Processing time: 174 Days and 23.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Most cases of gluteus minimus damage occur together with damage to the medius due to trauma; when damaged alone, it is associated with degenerative changes. The authors report a case of a patient with bilateral gluteus minimus traumatic injury. In this extremely rare case, the patient was not diagnosed early and was misdiagnosed with lumbar neuropathy. As body-specific exercises become more popular, it is important to note that although rare, isolated muscle damage is possible. This case can inform future clinicians to aid in timely and correct diagnosis.