Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)

Question 1

What is greater trochanteric pain syndrome of the hip aggravated by?

Answer 1

• Lying/sleeping on affected side
• Prolonged sitting
• Getting up from sitting
• Cross legged sitting
• Stairs
• Running
• High impact exercises

Question 2

What is greater trochanteric pain syndrome also known as (2 other names)?

Answer 2

• Gluteal tendinopathy
• Trochanteric bursitis (previous name)

Question 3

How does greater trochanteric pain present?

Answer 3

Long standing lateral hip pain predominantly in females ages 40-60

Question 4

Is greater trochanteric pain syndrome usually bilateral or unilateral?

Answer 4

Usually unilateral (but can be bilateral)

Question 5

Where is the pain found on greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

Answer 5

Pain over muscles and gluteal insertions common with associated lateral thigh pain on palpation.

Question 6

Where is there often weakness in patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

Answer 6

Weakness in hip external rotators and abductors

Question 7

What do we expect about hip stability in patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

Answer 7

Poor hip stability on functional testing
(e.g.: pelvic control with single leg squat or single leg stand)