The Intergluteal Fat Stripe in Patients With Hip Abductor Tears.

Background: With a hip abductor tendon tear, widening of the intergluteal space, or "fat stripe," is a characteristic change seen in and around the gluteus medius and minimus.

Purpose: To determine the relationship of the intergluteal fat stripe in hips with pathologic abductor tears compared with the contralateral side and to evaluate the association of fat stripe size with hip-specific patient-reported outcome measures.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.