Accurate differential diagnosis is fundamental to effective treatment. The diagnostic criteria for one common hip problem, greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) have not been well defined. Purpose ...

Or what can I do to alleviate the pain if it occurs? I don’t want to become sedentary. -- J.M.C. ANSWER: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is still mostly called “trochanteric bursitis ...

Symptoms of trochanteric bursitis include pain, tenderness, swelling, and muscle weakness at the side of the hip and/or ...

Or what can I do to alleviate the pain if it occurs? I don't want to become sedentary. — J.M.C. Dear J.M.C.: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is still mostly called "trochanteric bursitis ...

This pain can worsen during twisting movements, or when sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time. Causes of a ...

Or what can I do to alleviate the pain if it occurs? I don’t want to become sedentary. J.M.C. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is still mostly called “trochanteric bursitis,” despite the ...

PRP injections yielded similar outcomes as placebo injections for patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Researchers do not recommend the routine use of PRP for greater trochanteric ...

NICE encourages further research into extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Research studies should clearly describe patient selection, imaging, ...

Compared with a placebo injection, platelet-rich plasma injections yielded similar outcomes at 1 year for patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome caused by either bursitis or gluteal ...

Introduction Effective treatment of hip pain leads to improved quality of life and population health. This is dependent on accurate differential diagnosis. While hip osteoarthritis (OA) diagnosis is ...