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Clinical Features - Review

Gluteus medius tears of the hip: a comprehensive approach

Collin LaPorteMichigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USAView further author information
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Marci VasarisSpectrum Health Orthopedics, Grand Rapids, MI, USA;Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USAView further author information
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Leland GossettSpectrum Health Orthopedics, Grand Rapids, MI, USA;Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USAView further author information
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Robert BoykinEmergeOrtho, Asheville, NC, USAView further author information
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Travis MengeSpectrum Health Orthopedics, Grand Rapids, MI, USA;Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 15-20 | Received 03 Jul 2018, Accepted 19 Sep 2018, Published online: 03 Oct 2018

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