Lateral Hip Pain: Relation to Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Michelle J Lespasio
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to provide a synopsis of the current medical understanding of lateral hip pain, highlighting greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) and its relation to lateral hip pain. Common causes of lateral hip pain, GTPS as a cause of lateral hip pain, prevalence of GTPS, clinical presentation of GTPS, associated risk factors, history and physical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and treatment options are described. A quiz serves to assist readers in their understanding of the presented material.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHip painPresentation (obstetrics)Physical therapyPhysical examinationPhysical examMedical historyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationSurgeryHip disorders and treatmentsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyBone and Joint Diseases