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HOW CAN WE HELP?
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Pain around the outside of the hip, often aggravated by walking, stairs, prolonged standing or lying on that side.
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WHAT IS IT?
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome commonly involves the gluteal tendons and nearby tissues at the outside of the hip. It is sometimes referred to as trochanteric bursitis, although tendon loading is often important.
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COMMON SYMPTOMS
Outer hip pain; tenderness; pain lying on the affected side; pain with stairs, walking or standing on one leg.
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HOW JADEX CAN HELP
Assessment focuses on hip strength, tendon loading and aggravating positions. Rehabilitation is usually central, with injection medicine considered in selected cases.
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