Greater trochanteric pain syndrome

Question 1

What is another name for Greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

Answer 1

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is also referred to as trochanteric bursitis.

Question 2

What causes Greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

Answer 2

It is due to repeated movement of the fibroelastic iliotibial band.

Question 3

In which age group is Greater trochanteric pain syndrome most common?

Answer 3

It is most common in women aged 50-70 years.

Question 4

What are the features of Greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

Answer 4

Features include pain over the lateral side of hip/thigh and tenderness on palpation of the greater trochanter.