Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common causes of lateral hip pain?
A
Glute med/min tendinopathy
Bursal pathology due to abnormal hip biomechanics
2
Q
State some risk factors
A
Female, 40-60 years old, post menopausal, overall hip biomechanics
3
Q
How is glute med/min tendinopathy caused?
A
Tightened IT band causing microtraumas of glute tendons on greater trochanter
