Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Flashcards

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What is Greater Trochanteral Pain Syndrome?

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Common cause of lateral hip pain
Compressive forces cause impingement of these structures
Attributable to tendinopathy of gluteus med/min
Bursal pathology
Iliotibial band pressing over GT

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Who are most likely to suffer from ?

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\+Female - greater prominence of GT
40-60
Post menopausal 
Lower fem head neck shaft angle 
Increased BMI
Systemic factors?
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