Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1973;55:844-846.
© 1973 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
Abduction Contracture of the Shoulders and Hips Secondary to Fibrous Bands
ADRIAN J. WOLBRINK M.D.1,
ZUTZANG HSU M.D.1, and
ANTHONY J. BIANCO M.D.1
1 From the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester
The first case of fibrosis of the gluteal muscles causing abduction contracture of the hips associated with fibrous bands in the deltoid muscles causing abduction deformity of the shoulders is reported. As with other cases of fibrous bands, surgical excision provided complete relief.