Mild distal gluteus medius insertional tendinosis

What does "Mild distal gluteus medius insertional tendinosis" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Mild distal gluteus medius insertional tendinosis" refers to a slight irritation or damage to the tendon, which is a tough band of fibrous tissue that usually connects muscle to bone, specifically at the point where the gluteus medius muscle (one of the muscles in the buttock) attaches to the bone. The term "distal" indicates that this condition is located at the farthest end of this muscle. This condition is not severe, as indicated by the term "mild".

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