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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Andrea S Klauser1, Carlo Martinoli, Alberto Tagliafico
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria. andrea.klauser@i-med.ac.at
Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
|March 15, 2013
Summary
Greater trochanteric pain, often from gluteal tendon issues, can be diagnosed using ultrasound. This imaging technique helps identify the pain
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal imaging
- Orthopedics
- Diagnostic ultrasound
Background:
- Greater trochanteric pain is a frequent clinical issue.
- It can stem from various intra-articular or periarticular conditions.
- Gluteal tendon pathologies are a leading cause, involving tendon attrition and bursitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe key sonographic findings for gluteal tendinopathy and bursitis.
- To outline differential diagnoses for greater trochanteric pain.
- To highlight ultrasound's role in guiding treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of sonographic findings in gluteal tendinopathy and bursitis.
- Discussion of clinical diagnosis and challenges.
- Emphasis on ultrasound for pain localization and pathology determination.
Main Results:
- Ultrasound effectively visualizes gluteal tendon pathologies and bursitis.
- Sonography aids in differentiating causes of greater trochanteric pain.
- Imaging guides targeted aspiration and injection therapies.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound is crucial for diagnosing the origin of greater trochanteric pain.
- It facilitates accurate diagnosis of gluteal tendinopathy and bursitis.
- Sonography-guided interventions improve treatment outcomes for greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
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