What is greater trochanter pain syndrome?
Greater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of lateral hip pain. It is more common in females between the ages of 40 and 60. GTPS is the cause of hip pain in 10–20% of patients presenting with hip pain.
What causes GTPS?
Signs and Symptoms:
How is it diagnosed?
GTPS is a clinical diagnosis. This means that the diagnosis is based on the medical history as well as signs and symptoms. The clinician conducts a physical examination which includes some maneuvers or tests. Sometimes, the clinician may need to order other imaging studies such as MRI of the hip or lumbar spine, Ultrasound or x-rays if there is a need to rule out other medical condition/s.
How is it treated?
If conservative management fails, then surgery may be an option. Surgery may involve lengthening or release of the ITB and fascia lata, gluteal tendon tear repair, minimally invasive endoscopic bursectomy, or open reduction trochanteric osteotomy.
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