Gluteus minimus tendon: MR imaging features and patterns of tendon tearing.

Purpose: To highlight the spectrum of pathology and patterns of gluteus minimus tendon tearing observed on MR imaging of the hip.

Methods And Materials: Retrospective review of consecutive hip MRI exams with findings of gluteus minimus tendon (GMin) pathology. A total of 194 exams in 178 patients (148 female, mean age 61) were reviewed.