Evidenced-Based Management of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Purpose of Review This paper aims to review the evidenced-based management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). Recent Findings There are various studies evaluating greater trochanteric pain syndrome that illustrate the mainstay of treatment is activity modification with the implementation...

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Published in:Current physical medicine and rehabilitation reports 2020-12, Vol.8 (4), p.313-321
Main Authors: Boyd, Michael, Vijayaraghavan, Nevin, Karvelas, Kristopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomy & physiology
Arthritis
Back pain
Bursitis
Chronic pain
Females
Hyperalgesia
Knee
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Nervous system
Osteoarthritis
Pathology
Patients
Physiology
Quality of life
Rehabilitation Medicine
Risk factors
Section Editors
Sports Medicine Rehabilitation (B Liem and BJ Krabak
Tendons
Topical Collection on Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
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Summary:Purpose of Review This paper aims to review the evidenced-based management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). Recent Findings There are various studies evaluating greater trochanteric pain syndrome that illustrate the mainstay of treatment is activity modification with the implementation of isometric and isotonic exercise programs. If conservative care fails, short-term benefits can be seen with corticosteroid injections. More refractory cases of GTPS should be referred for diagnostic ultrasound evaluation to illustrate gluteal tendinosis that could benefit from a targeted treatment such as percutaneous tenotomy or orthobiologics. Summary GTPS is a common cause of lateral hip pain that typically requires a multimodal diagnostic and therapeutic approach that should be individualized based on patient-centered care. Treatments should take into consideration the individual’s overall health to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that utilizes both conservative and interventional modalities to maximize recovery.
ISSN:2167-4833
2167-4833
DOI:10.1007/s40141-020-00294-0