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Marth AA, Goller SS, Sutter R. Femoral anteversion change is associated with ischiofemoral impingement after total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective CT evaluation. Eur Radiol 2024; 34:3529-3537. [PMID: 37947837 PMCID: PMC11166821 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-10428-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated the relationship between femoral anteversion (FA), FA change, and ischiofemoral impingement (IFI) and the relationship between FA, femoral offset (FO), and greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) after total hip arthroplasty (THA). MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective study, two readers assessed FA and FO on CT images of 197 patients following primary THA with an anterior surgical approach between 2014 and 2021. FA change was calculated relative to preoperative CT, while FO change was calculated relative to preoperative radiographs and classified as decreased (≥-5 mm), increased (≥ + 5 mm), or restored (± 5 mm). Clinical and imaging data were analyzed for IFI and GTPS after surgery. Group differences were evaluated using Student's t-test, chi-square analysis, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. RESULTS The change in FA was 3.6 ± 3.3° to a postoperative FA of 22.5 ± 6.8°, while FO increased by 1.7 ± 3.5 mm to a postoperative FO of 42.9 ± 7.1 mm. FA and FA change were higher in patients with IFI (p ≤ 0.006), while no significant difference was observed for patients with and without GTPS (p ≥ 0.122). IFI was more common in females (p = 0.023). In the ROC analysis, an AUC of 0.859 was observed for FA change to predict IFI, whereas the AUC value was 0.726 for FA alone. No significant difference was found for FO change in patients with and without IFI or GTPS (p ≥ 0.187). CONCLUSION Postoperative FA, FA change, and female sex were associated with IFI after anterior-approached THA. The change in FA was a better predictor of IFI than absolute postoperative FA alone. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT The findings of this study suggest that preservation of the preoperative femoral anteversion may reduce postoperative ischiofemoral impingement in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. KEY POINTS • Higher postoperative femoral anteversion and anteversion change were associated with ischiofemoral impingement. • Femoral anteversion change was a better predictor of impingement than absolute postoperative anteversion. • No significant association was found between femoral offset and postoperative hip pain.
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- Adrian A Marth
- Swiss Center for Musculoskeletal Imaging, Balgrist Campus AG, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Department of Radiology, Balgrist University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Radiology, Balgrist University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Balgrist University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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McGill KC, Patel R, Chen D, Okwelogu N. Ultrasound-guided bursal injections. Skeletal Radiol 2023; 52:967-978. [PMID: 36008730 PMCID: PMC10027639 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-022-04153-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The native bursa is a structure lined by synovium located adjacent to a joint which may serve to decrease friction between the tendons and overlying bone or skin. This extra-articular structure can become inflamed resulting in bursitis. Steroid injections have proven to be an effective method of treating bursal pathology in various anatomic locations. Performing these procedures requires a thorough understanding of relevant anatomy, proper technique, and expected outcomes. Ultrasound is a useful tool for pre procedure diagnostic evaluation and optimizing needle position during these procedures while avoiding adjacent structures. The purpose of this article is to review core principles of ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures involving bursae throughout the upper and lower extremities.
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- Kevin C McGill
- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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Storgaard Jensen S, Lund K, Lange J. The effect of iliotibial band surgery at the hip: a systematic review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:75. [PMID: 36709259 PMCID: PMC9883955 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06169-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Current literature presents a variety of surgical interventions aimed at modifying the iliotibial band (ITB) at the hip to relieve lateral hip pain (LHP). However, a focus towards the hip abductors as a main driver in LHP has evolved in the last decade, which could influence the indications for isolated ITB surgery. No previous review has been undertaken to evaluate isolated ITB surgery in LHP cases. PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate isolated ITB surgery in LHP patients in relation to pain, snapping, use of non-surgical treatments postoperatively, and repeated surgery. METHODS The study was reported in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. The study was registered in Prospero (CRD42021216707) prior to initiation. A systematic search of literature on PubMed and Embase as well as bibliography screening on adult patients undergoing isolated ITB surgery with or without additional bursectomies was performed. Due to the lack of reliable data, no meta-analysis was performed. RESULTS A total of 21 studies (360 patients) were considered eligible for inclusion. The snapping and non-snapping group consisted of 150 and 210 patients, respectively. The mean follow-up time in the snapping group was 30 months and 19 months in the non-snapping group. Utilizing different surgical techniques, complete pain relief was not achieved in 12% of patients in the snapping group and 36% of the patients in the non-snapping group. In the snapping group, snapping was eliminated in 95% of patients, and five of 150 patients (3%) had repeated surgery. Eight of nine non-snapping studies reported information regarding repeated surgery, in which seven of 205 patients (3%) received repeated surgery. CONCLUSION ITB surgery at the hip remains widely adopted, although only level 4 studies are available, and little information exists on the long-term clinical, as well as patient reported outcomes. Based on the available data, we found indication of a positive short-term outcome in LHP with snapping regarding elimination of snapping, pain reduction, reuse of non-surgical treatment, and repeated surgery. In LHP with no snapping, we found limited evidence supporting ITB surgery based on current literature.
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- Simon Storgaard Jensen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regionshospitalet Gødstrup, Central Denmark Region, Herning, 7400, Denmark.
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- Institut for Klinisk Medicin, Aarhus University, Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regionshospitalet Horsens, Central Denmark Region, Horsens, 8700, Denmark
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Disantis A, Andrade AJ, Baillou A, Bonin N, Byrd T, Campbell A, Domb B, Doyle H, Enseki K, Getz B, Gosling L, Grant L, M. Ilizaliturri Jr. V, Kohlrieser D, Laskovski J, Lifshitz L, P. McGovern R, Monnington K, O’Donnell J, Takla A, Tyler T, Voight M, Wuerz T, Martin RL. The 2022 International Society for Hip Preservation (ISHA) physiotherapy agreement on assessment and treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS): an international consensus statement. J Hip Preserv Surg 2023; 10:48-56. [PMID: 37275836 PMCID: PMC10234389 DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hnac050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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The 2022 International Society of Hip Preservation (ISHA) physiotherapy agreement on assessment and treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) was intended to present a physiotherapy consensus on the assessment and surgical and non-surgical physiotherapy management of patients with GTPS. The panel consisted of 15 physiotherapists and eight orthopaedic surgeons. Currently, there is a lack of high-quality literature supporting non-operative and operative physiotherapy management. Therefore, a group of physiotherapists who specialize in the treatment of non-arthritic hip pathology created this consensus statement regarding physiotherapy management of GTPS. The consensus was conducted using a modified Delphi technique to guide physiotherapy-related decisions according to the current knowledge and expertise regarding the following: (i) evaluation of GTPS, (ii) non-surgical physiotherapy management, (iii) use of corticosteroids and orthobiologics and (iv) surgical indications and post-operative physiotherapy management.
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- Ashley Disantis
- Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
- Department of Physical Therapy, Rangos School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA
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- Reading Orthopaedic Centre, Circle Reading Hospital, Reading RG2 0NE, UK
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Reading RG1 5AN, UK
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- Physiotherapy, Physio-Baillou,Praterstrasse, 60/1/3, A-1020, Vienna, AT
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Lyon Ortho Clinic, 29B Avenue des Sources, Lyon 69009, FR
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Nashville Sports Medicine Foundation, 100, 2011 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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- Physical Therapy, Performance One Physical Therapy and Wellness, 400 Franklin Road, Franklin TN 37069, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, American Hip Institute, 999 E Touhy, Des Plaines, Chicago IL 60018, USA
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- Integrum Physiotherapy, 94 Ridge Rd, London N8 9NR, UK
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- Centers for Rehab Services/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Rooney Sports Complex, 3200 S. Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA
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- Physiotherapy, The Centre for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, 9 Sturdee Ave, Johannesburg, Rosebank 2196, SA
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- Young Adult Hip Service, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, 519 Briston Rd S, Birmingham B31 2AP, UK
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- Physiotherapy, PhysioCure, Cookridge Lane, Leeds S16 7NL, UK
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- Adult Joint Reconstruction, National Rehabilitation Institute of Mexico, Calz Mexico-Xochimilco 289, Coapa, Guadalupe Tlalpan, Tlalpan, 14389 Cuidad de Mexico, CDMS, MX
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- Physiotherapy, Orthopedic One, 4605 Sawmill Road, Columbus OH 43220, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center, Hip Preservation, 1622 SR 619, Ste 200, Akron, OH, USA
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- Physiotherapy, Physio & More, 27 Shabtai Yaacov, Tel Aviv- Yafo 6962806, IL
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- Sports Medicine Research, Texas Health Orthopedic Specialists, 6301 Harris Parkway, #200 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 76132, USA
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- Young Adult Hip Service, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, 519 Briston Rd S, Birmingham B31 2AP, UK
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- Hip Arthroscopy Australia, 21 Erin Street, Richmond VIC 3121, AU
- Orthopaedics, St. Vincent’s Melbourne, East Melbourne, VIC 3065, AU
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- Hip Arthroscopy Australia, 21 Erin Street, Richmond VIC 3121, AU
- Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, AS
- Australian Sports Physiotherapy, Ivanhoe 3079, Australia
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- Physiotherapy, NISMAT, 130 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA
- Professional Physical Therapy, New York, NY 10010, USA
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- Physical Therapy, Performance One Physical Therapy and Wellness, 400 Franklin Road, Franklin TN 37069, USA
- School of Physical Therapy, Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN, US
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, 40 Allied Drive, Dedham, MA 02026, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Rangos School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA
- Centers for Rehab Services/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Rooney Sports Complex, 3200 S. Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA
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Maes R, Safar A, Ferchichi A, Callewier A, Hernigou J. Endoscopic fascia lata release for treatment of gluteal tendinopathy: a prospective study with a follow-up of 6 months to 1 year. Acta Orthop Belg 2022; 88:17-25. [PMID: 35512150 DOI: 10.52628/88.1.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is clinically defined as greater trochanter pain with mechanical characteristics. The most common diagnosis is gluteal tendinopathy. Most cases of gluteal tendinopathy resolve with conservative management. In case of refractory pain endoscopic surgical treatment can resolved symptoms. This article presents a prospective study of endoscopic proximal fascia lata release associated to trochanteric bursectomy for recalcitrant trochanteric pain syndrome. 33 patients (35 hips) with refractory pain during more than six months were included. All patients were treated by endoscopic iliotibial band release and bursectomy according to Ilizaliturri. Outcomes were assessed by using Harris hip score and Womac hip score. Patients were follow-up until one year after surgery. The mean age was 53.7 years old, there was 9 men and 24 women. There were two bilateral cases in the female group. The average duration of conservative treatment was 20 months (CI95 9 to 31 months). 68% of patients were satisfied of the surgery with disappearance of pain after surgery. WOMAC and Harris hip score significantly improved after surgery until 6 months (respectively from 67 to 29 and from 40 to 76 - p<0.05). No complication was reported. Age, body mass index and duration of conservative treatment did not influence surgical results. This study showed that the endoscopic ilio tibial band (ITB) release and trochanteric bursectomy is simple, safe and easily reproductible but future prospective studies with a larger number of patients are required.
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Wheeler PC, Dudson C, Calver R, Goodall D, Gregory KM, Singh H, Boyd KT. Three Sessions of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Gives No Additional Benefit Over "Minimal-Dose" Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Patients With Chronic Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial. Clin J Sport Med 2022; 32:e7-e18. [PMID: 33512943 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000000880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the outcomes following 3 weekly sessions of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) in patients with chronic greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) presenting to an NHS Sports Medicine Clinic in the United Kingdom. DESIGN Double-blinded randomized controlled trial. SETTING A single NHS Sports Medicine Clinic, in the United Kingdom. PATIENTS One hundred twenty patients in an NHS Sports Medicine clinic presenting with symptoms of GTPS who had failed to improve with a minimum of 3 months of rehabilitation were enrolled in the study and randomized equally to the intervention and treatment groups. Mean age was 60.6 ± 11.5 years; 82% were female, and the mean duration of symptoms was 45.4 ± 33.4 months (range, 6 months to 30 years). INTERVENTIONS Participants were randomized to receive either 3 sessions of ESWT at either the "recommended"/"maximally comfortably tolerated" dose or at "minimal dose." All patients received a structured home exercise program involving flexibility, strength, and balance exercises. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Follow-up was at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. Outcome measures included local hip pain, validated hip PROMs (Oxford hip score, non-arthritic hip score, Victorian Institute of Sport assessment questionnaire), and wider measures of function including sleep (Pittsburgh sleep quality index) and mood (hospital anxiety and depression scale). RESULTS Results were available for 98% of patients at the 6-month period. There were statistically significant within-group improvements in pain, local function, and sleep seen in both groups. However, fewer benefits were seen in other outcome measures, including activity or mood. CONCLUSION There were no time × group interaction effects seen between the groups at any time point, indicating that in the 3 sessions, the "recommended-dose" rESWT had no measurable benefit compared with "minimal dose" rESWT in this group of patients with GTPS. The underlying reason remains unclear; it may be that rESWT is ineffective in the treatment of patients with chronic GTPS, that "minimal dose" rESWT is sufficient for a therapeutic effect, or that a greater number of treatment sessions are required for maximal benefit. These issues need to be considered in further research.
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- Patrick C Wheeler
- Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
- National Centre of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Loughborough, United Kingdom ; and
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
- DMRC Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
- National Centre of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Loughborough, United Kingdom ; and
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
- National Centre of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Loughborough, United Kingdom ; and
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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Ladurner A, Fitzpatrick J, O'Donnell JM. Treatment of Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Stage-Adjusted Treatment Recommendation. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211016850. [PMID: 34377713 PMCID: PMC8330465 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211016850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Gluteal tendinopathy is the most common lower limb tendinopathy. It presents with varying severity but may cause debilitating lateral hip pain. Purpose: To review the therapeutic options for different stages of gluteal tendinopathy, to highlight gaps within the existing evidence, and to provide guidelines for a stage-adjusted therapy for gluteal tendinopathy. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: We screened Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, PubMed Central, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, UpToDate, and Google Scholar databases and databases for grey literature. Patient selection, diagnostic criteria, type and effect of a therapeutic intervention, details regarding aftercare, outcome assessments, complications of the treatment, follow-up, and conclusion of the authors were recorded. An assessment of study methodological quality (type of study, level of evidence) was also performed. Statistical analysis was descriptive. Data from multiple studies were combined if they were obtained from a single patient population. Weighted mean and range calculations were performed. Results: A total of 27 studies (6 randomized controlled trials) with 1103 patients (1106 hips) were included. The mean age was 53.7 years (range, 17-88 years), and the mean body mass index was 28.3. The ratio of female to male patients was 7:1. Radiological confirmation of the diagnosis was most commonly obtained using magnetic resonance imaging. Reported treatment methods were physical therapy/exercise; injections (corticosteroids, platelet-rich plasma, autologous tenocytes) with or without needle tenotomy/tendon fenestration; shockwave therapy; therapeutic ultrasound; and surgical procedures such as bursectomy, iliotibial band release, and endoscopic or open tendon repair (with or without tendon augmentation). Conclusion: There was good evidence for using platelet-rich plasma in grades 1 and 2 tendinopathy. Shockwave therapy, exercise, and corticosteroids showed good outcomes, but the effect of corticosteroids was short term. Bursectomy with or without iliotibial band release was a valuable treatment option in grades 1 and 2 tendinopathy. Insufficient evidence was available to provide guidelines for the treatment of partial-thickness tears. There was low-level evidence to support surgical repair for grades 3 (partial-thickness tears) and 4 (full-thickness tears) tendinopathy. Fatty degeneration, atrophy, and retraction can impair surgical repair, while their effect on patient outcomes remains controversial.
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- Andreas Ladurner
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Hip Arthroscopy Australia, Richmond, Australia.,Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Australia
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Pianka MA, Serino J, DeFroda SF, Bodendorfer BM. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome: Evaluation and management of a wide spectrum of pathology. SAGE Open Med 2021; 9:20503121211022582. [PMID: 34158938 PMCID: PMC8182177 DOI: 10.1177/20503121211022582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is a common cause of lateral hip pain, encompassing a spectrum of disorders, including trochanteric bursitis, abductor tendon pathology, and external coxa saltans. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is primarily a clinical diagnosis, and careful clinical examination is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment. A thorough history and physical exam may be used to help differentiate greater trochanteric pain syndrome from other common causes of hip pain, including osteoarthritis, femoroacetabular impingement, and lumbar stenosis. Although not required for diagnosis, plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging may be useful to exclude alternative pathologies or guide treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome. The majority of patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome respond well to conservative management, including physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and corticosteroid injections. Operative management is typically indicated in patients with chronic symptoms refractory to conservative therapy. A wide range of surgical options, both open and endoscopic, are available and should be guided by the specific etiology of pain. The purpose of this review is to highlight pertinent clinical and radiographic features used in the diagnosis and management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome. In addition, treatment indications, techniques, and outcomes are described.
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- Mark A Pianka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Fitzpatrick J, Bulsara MK, O'Donnell J, Zheng MH. Leucocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment of Gluteus Medius and Minimus Tendinopathy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial With 2-Year Follow-up. Am J Sports Med 2019; 47:1130-1137. [PMID: 30840831 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519826969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND A previously published trial showed that patients with chronic gluteal tendinopathy achieved greater clinical improvement at 12 weeks when treated with a single platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection than those treated with a single corticosteroid injection (CSI). PURPOSE This follow-up study was conducted to determine whether there would be a sustained long-term difference in the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) at 2 years for a leucocyte-rich PRP (LR-PRP) injection in the treatment of chronic gluteal tendinopathy. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. METHODS This trial included 80 patients randomized 1:1 to receive LR-PRP or CSI intratendinously under ultrasound guidance. Patients had a mean age of 60 years, a 9:1 ratio of women to men, a mean body mass index of 27, and a mean length of symptoms >15 months. No patients had full-thickness tears of the gluteal tendons. An open-labeled extension allowed patients to receive crossover treatment after 3 months. The main outcome measure was the mHHS. RESULTS The mean mHHS improved significantly at 12 weeks in the PRP group (74.05; SD, 13.92) as compared with the CSI group (67.13; SD, 16.04) ( P = .048). At 24 weeks, the LR-PRP group (77.60; SD, 11.88) improved further than the CSI group (65.72; SD, 15.28; P = .0003). Twenty-seven patients were deemed to have failed the CSI treatment at 16 to 24 weeks, with an exit score of 59.22 (SD, 11.54), and then had treatment with LR-PRP. The crossover group improved with the LR-PRP: from 59.22 (SD, 11.22) at baseline to 75.55 (SD, 16.05) at 12 weeks, 77.69 (SD, 15.30) at 24 weeks, and 77.53 (SD, 14.54) at 104 weeks. The LR-PRP group retained 38 of 39 patients to 52 weeks and continued to improve. Their baseline scores of 53.77 (SD, 12.08) improved to 82.59 (SD, 9.71) at 104 weeks ( P < .0001). CONCLUSION Among patients with chronic gluteal tendinopathy and a length of symptoms >15 months, a single intratendinous LR-PRP injection performed under ultrasound guidance results in greater improvement in pain and function than a single CSI. The improvement after LR-PRP injection is sustained at 2 years, whereas the improvement from a CSI is maximal at 6 weeks and not maintained beyond 24 weeks. REGISTRATION ACTRN12613000677707 (Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials identifier).
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- Jane Fitzpatrick
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.,Joint Health Institute, Melbourne, Australia.,Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Australia
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- Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Australia
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- Research Centre for Translational Orthopaedic Research, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia.,School of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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Ali M, Oderuth E, Atchia I, Malviya A. The use of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a systematic literature review. J Hip Preserv Surg 2018; 5:209-219. [PMID: 30393547 PMCID: PMC6206702 DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hny027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This review aims to determine whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has any role in improving clinical outcomes in patients with symptomatic greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). A search of NICE healthcare database advanced search (HDAS) via Athens (PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE and AMED databases) was conducted from their year of inception to April 2018 with the keywords: ‘greater trochanteric pain syndrome’ or ‘GTPS’ or ‘gluteus medius’ or ‘trochanteric bursitis’ and ‘platelet rich plasma’ (PRP). A quality assessment was performed using the JADAD score for RCTs and MINORS for non-RCT studies. Five full-text articles were included for analysis consisting of three RCTs and two case series. We also identified four additional studies from published conference abstracts (one RCT and three case series). The mean age in 209 patients was 58.4 years (range 48–76.2 years). The majority of patients were females and the minimum duration of symptoms was three months. Diagnosis was made using ultrasound or MRI. Included studies used a variety of outcome measures. Improvement was observed during the first 3 months after injection. Significant improvement was also noted when patients were followed up till 12 months post treatment. PRP seems a viable alternative injectable option for GTPS refractory to conservative measures. The current literature has revealed that PRP is relatively safe and can be effective. Considering the limitations in these studies, more large-sample and high-quality randomized clinical trials are required in the future to provide further evidence of the efficacy for PRP as a treatment in GTPS.
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- Mohammed Ali
- Trauma and Orthopedics, Northumbria Healthcare NHS foundation Trust, North Shields, UK
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- Consultant Rheumatologist, Northumbria Healthcare NHS foundation Trust, Northumberland, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopedics, Northumbria Healthcare NHS foundation Trust, North Shields, UK
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Khoury AN, Brooke K, Helal A, Bishop B, Erickson L, Palmer IJ, Martin HD. Proximal iliotibial band thickness as a cause for recalcitrant greater trochanteric pain syndrome. J Hip Preserv Surg 2018; 5:296-300. [PMID: 30393557 PMCID: PMC6206685 DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hny025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2017] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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To investigate iliotibial band (ITB) diameter thickness at the greater trochanter in patients requiring iliotibial band release who have failed conservative modalities, in comparison to an asymptomatic patient population. A total of 68 subjects were selected to be reviewed using T2 axial plane MRI. The ITB diameter thickness was measured in 34 subjects who underwent surgical ITB release, and compared with a match-paired asymptomatic hip cohort consisting of 34 subjects. ITB diameter thickness was measured at the thickest location for each subject twice by two different examiners. Inter/intra class correlation coefficient was determined for ITB measurement technique accuracy, and the presence of recalcitrant proximal hip pain was evaluated. Interclass correlation coefficient with 95% confidence was measured to be 0.953. The average thickness for ITB surgical release subjects was measured to be 5.61 ± 2.10 mm, and for asymptomatic subjects 3.77 ± 0.79 mm (P < 0.001). The results of this study demonstrate a statistically significant positive relationship of an increased diameter thickness in the ITB in symptomatic patients who failed conservative therapy and underwent surgical intervention for treatment.
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- Anthony N Khoury
- Hip Preservation Center, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX, USA.,Bioengineering Department, University of Texas at Arlington, Engineering Research Building, Room 226, Arlington, TX, USA
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- Hip Preservation Center, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Hip Preservation Center, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Hip Preservation Center, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Hip Preservation Center, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Hip Preservation Center, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Hip Preservation Center, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX, USA
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Great trochanter bursitis vs sciatica, a diagnostic–anatomic trap: differential diagnosis and brief review of the literature. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2018; 27:1509-1516. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5486-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Revised: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Torres A, Fernández-Fairen M, Sueiro-Fernández J. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome and gluteus medius and minimus tendinosis: nonsurgical treatment. Pain Manag 2018; 8:45-55. [DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2017-0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) affects 10–25% of people in developed countries. The underlying etiology for GTPS is most commonly the tendinosis or a tendon tear of the gluteus medius, minimus or both at the greater trochanter; the inflammation of the tendon is not a major feature. We critically evaluated conservative treatment, for which we reviewed 76 publications, grading them according to four levels of evidence. We identified a wide variety of conservative treatment options: home therapy (insoles, walking sticks/crutches, orthotic devices, stretching exercises and preventive measures); physiotherapy (massage and stretching exercises); infiltrations (corticosteroids and local anesthetics); image-guided infiltrations (fluoroscopy and ultrasound); shockwave therapy; platelet-rich plasma injection; and drug therapy. Severe complications associated with infiltrations are extremely rare, as are those associated with shockwave therapy. The most effective treatments were infiltrations with corticosteroids and shockwave therapy. We propose a graded treatment schedule for patients with GTPS.
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- Ana Torres
- Orthopaedic & Traumatology Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Santa Lucia, Cartagena (Murcia), Spain
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- Orthopaedic & Traumatology Department, Instituto Aparato Locomotor, Barcelona (Barcelona), Spain
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Coulomb R, Essig J, Mares O, Asencio G, Kouyoumdjian P, May O. Clinical results of endoscopic treatment without repair for partial thickness gluteal tears. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016; 102:391-5. [PMID: 26947734 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2014] [Revised: 12/18/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Various surgical treatments have been proposed for greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) related to gluteal tendinopathy with partial thickness tears. The clinical results of endoscopic debridement without repair of these gluteal tears are not well known. The objectives of this study were to determine if this procedure leads to: (1) reduction of pain, (2) functional improvement, (3) patient satisfaction (on scale of 0 to 10). HYPOTHESIS Endoscopic treatment without tendon repair provides short-term pain relief in patients with GTPS due to partial thickness gluteal tears. MATERIAL AND METHODS Seventeen patients (16 women, 1 man) with GTPS due to partial thickness gluteal tears that was present for at least 6 months and was refractory to conservative treatment were included in the analysis. The average age at the time of the procedure was 53.5years (17-71). Pain was evaluated with a visual analogue scale (VAS). Functional outcomes were defined using the Harris Hip Score and the UCLA activity score. Satisfaction was evaluated using a VAS and Odom's criteria. RESULTS The average follow-up was 37.6months (12-48). The average preoperative and follow-up values were respectively: (1) Pain: 7.2±1.1 (5-9) versus 3.3±1.9 (1-7) (P<0.001), (2) Harris score: 53.5±8.4 (36-68) versus 79.8±14.7 (45-96) (P<0.001). Seven patients (41.2%) were able to resume sports activities. The average satisfaction score for the surgery was 6.2±2.4 (0-9) at follow-up. Five patients had a poor outcome at the review: four still had pain and one had recurrence of the lateral snapping hip. CONCLUSION Endoscopic treatment without repair of partial thickness gluteal tears is a treatment option with modest clinical results for GTPS patients refractory to conservative treatment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective study.
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- R Coulomb
- CHU Carémeau, place du Pr-Debré, 30029 Nîmes cedex 9, France.
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- Clinique Médipole-Garonne, 45, rue Gironis, 31036 Toulouse cedex 1, France
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- CHU Carémeau, place du Pr-Debré, 30029 Nîmes cedex 9, France
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- CHU Carémeau, place du Pr-Debré, 30029 Nîmes cedex 9, France
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- CHU Carémeau, place du Pr-Debré, 30029 Nîmes cedex 9, France
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- Clinique Médipole-Garonne, 45, rue Gironis, 31036 Toulouse cedex 1, France
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Reid D. The management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome: A systematic literature review. J Orthop 2016; 13:15-28. [PMID: 26955229 PMCID: PMC4761624 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2015.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2015] [Accepted: 12/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of lateral hip pain. Most cases respond to conservative treatments with a few refractory cases requiring surgical intervention. For many years, this condition was believed to be caused by trochanteric bursitis, with treatments targeting the bursitis. More recently gluteal tendinopathy/tears have been proposed as potential causes. Treatments are consequently developing to target these proposed pathologies. At present there is no defined treatment protocol for GTPS. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to evaluate the current evidence for the effectiveness of GTPS interventions, both conservative and surgical.
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Synopsis Gluteal tendinopathy is now believed to be the primary local source of lateral hip pain, or greater trochanteric pain syndrome, previously referred to as trochanteric bursitis. This condition is prevalent, particularly among postmenopausal women, and has a considerable negative influence on quality of life. Improved prognosis and outcomes in the future for those with gluteal tendinopathy will be underpinned by advances in diagnostic testing, a clearer understanding of risk factors and comorbidities, and evidence-based management programs. High-quality studies that meet these requirements are still lacking. This clinical commentary provides direction to assist the clinician with assessment and management of the patient with gluteal tendinopathy, based on currently limited available evidence on this condition and the wider tendon literature and on the combined clinical experience of the authors. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2015;45(11):910-922. Epub 17 Sep 2015. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5829.
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Lindner D, Shohat N, Botser I, Agar G, Domb BG. Clinical presentation and imaging results of patients with symptomatic gluteus medius tears. J Hip Preserv Surg 2015; 2:310-5. [PMID: 27011854 PMCID: PMC4765298 DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hnv035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2014] [Revised: 03/10/2015] [Accepted: 04/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common complaint. Recently, it has become well recognized that tendinopathy and tears of the gluteus medius (GM) are a cause of recalcitrant GTPS. Nevertheless, the clinical syndrome associated with GM tears is not fully characterized. We characterize the clinical history, findings on physical examination, imaging and intraoperative findings associated with symptomatic GM tears. Forty-five patients (47 hips) who underwent GM repair for the diagnosis of tear were evaluated. Pain was estimated on the visual analog scale (VAS) and hip-specific scores were administered to assess functional status. The imaging modalities were reviewed and intra operative findings were recorded. The average patient age was 54 years (17–76), 93% were females. Symptom onset was commonly insidious (75%) and the average time to diagnosis was 28 months (2–240). The most common pain location was the lateral hip (75%). The average pre-surgery VAS and modified Harris Hip Score were 6.65 (0–10) and 55.5 (12–90), respectively. All patients had pathological findings on magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) ranging from tendinosis to complete tears of the GM tendon. There was a discrepancy between MRA interpretation by a radiologist and findings during surgery. Hip abductor tears are an under-recognized cause of hip pain and hip symptomatology. In this study, we further characterize the clinical presentation of this entity. The data we present here may facilitate early diagnosis, early orthopedic care and avoid unnecessary prolonged patient sufferings.
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- Dror Lindner
- 1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; 2. American Hip Institute, Chicago, IL, USA
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- 1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
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- 3. Department of Orthopedics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- 1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
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- 2. American Hip Institute, Chicago, IL, USA; 4. Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; 5. Hinsdale Orthopedics, Hinsdale, IL, USA
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Gluteal tendon repair augmented with a synthetic ligament: surgical technique and a case series. Hip Int 2014; 24:187-93. [PMID: 24186680 DOI: 10.5301/hipint.5000093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/23/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We describe an augmented surgical repair technique for gluteus minimus and medius tears, along with a supportive case series. A consecutive series of 22 patients presenting with clinical and radiological findings consistent with hip abductor tears, who had undergone failed prior conservative treatments, were prospectively recruited. Patients underwent open bursectomy, Y-iliotibial release, debridement of the diseased tendon, decortication of the trochanteric foot-plate and reattachment augmented with a LARS ligament through a trans-osseous tunnel, together with suture anchors. All patients were assessed pre- and postoperatively to 12 months with the Oxford Hip Score (OHS), the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and a Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAS), while a satisfaction scale was employed at 12 months. A statistically significant improvement (p<0.05) was observed for all patient reported outcome measures, while all patients were at least 'satisfied' with the procedure at 12 months. One patient reported some lateral hip discomfort at 10 months, and removal of the LARS interference screw provided immediate relief. One patient had a urological catheter-related complication. With no other complications and no clinical failures of the repair, we believe the technique to be safe and reliable, whilst reducing the incidence of re-tears as reported in the existing literature.
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Mascarenhas R, Frank RM, Lee S, Salata MJ, Bush-Joseph C, Nho SJ. Endoscopic Treatment of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome of the Hip. JBJS Rev 2014; 2:01874474-201412000-00002. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.n.00026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Mulligan EP, Middleton EF, Brunette M. Evaluation and management of greater trochanter pain syndrome. Phys Ther Sport 2014; 16:205-14. [PMID: 25497431 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2014.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2014] [Revised: 10/02/2014] [Accepted: 11/19/2014] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is an enigmatic but common cause of lateral hip symptoms in middle-aged active women. The most common manifestation of this syndrome is a degenerative tendinopathy of the hip abductors similar to the intrinsic changes seen with rotator cuff pathology in the shoulder. There are no definitive tests to isolate the underlying pathology and palpation is a non-specific means by which to differentiate the source of the pain generator. The physical examination must comprehensively evaluate for a cluster of potential impairments and contributing factors that will need to be addressed to effectively manage the likely functional limitations and activity challenges the syndrome presents to the patient. Compressive forces through increased tension in the iliotibial band should be avoided. Intervention strategies should include education regarding postural avoidance, activity modifications, improvement of lumbopelvic control, and a patient approach to resolving hip joint restrictions and restoring the tensile capabilities of the deep rotators and abductors of the hip. A number of reliable and validated hip-specific self-report outcome tools are available to baseline a patient's status and monitor their progress. Further investigations to identify the epidemiological risk factors, establish effective treatment strategies, and predict prognosis are warranted.
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- Edward P Mulligan
- UT Southwestern Medical Center School of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, USA.
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- UT Southwestern Medical Center School of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, USA
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- UT Southwestern Medical Center School of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, USA
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Gollwitzer H, Opitz G, Gerdesmeyer L, Hauschild M. [Greater trochanteric pain syndrome]. DER ORTHOPADE 2014; 43:105-16; quiz 117-8. [PMID: 24414233 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-013-2208-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Greater trochanteric pain is one of the common complaints in orthopedics. Frequent diagnoses include myofascial pain, trochanteric bursitis, tendinosis and rupture of the gluteus medius and minimus tendon, and external snapping hip. Furthermore, nerve entrapment like the piriformis syndrome must be considered in the differential diagnosis. This article summarizes essential diagnostic and therapeutic steps in greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Careful clinical evaluation, complemented with specific imaging studies and diagnostic infiltrations allows determination of the underlying pathology in most cases. Thereafter, specific nonsurgical treatment is indicated, with success rates of more than 90 %. Resistant cases and tendon ruptures may require surgical intervention, which can provide significant pain relief and functional improvement in most cases.
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- H Gollwitzer
- Klinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaningerstraße 22, 81675, München, Deutschland,
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Chowdhury R, Naaseri S, Lee J, Rajeswaran G. Imaging and management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Postgrad Med J 2014; 90:576-81. [DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2013-131828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Wilson SA, Shanahan EM, Smith MD. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome: does imaging-identified pathology influence the outcome of interventions? Int J Rheum Dis 2013; 17:621-7. [PMID: 24314334 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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AIM To assess the outcomes for patients seen in a rheumatology service presenting with features of the greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) and the impact of imaging results on the outcomes of treatment. METHODS Retrospective audit, using a phone interview was performed to establish links between results of imaging undertaken in the diagnostic work-up of patients with lateral hip pain and clinical outcomes for these patients. Patient perceptions of the effectiveness of interventions were also assessed. RESULTS Forty-five patients were included (82% female, mean age 69.6 years). Sixty-nine percent underwent radiological work-up, including plain X-rays (55%), computed tomography scans (64%), magnetic resonance imaging (48%) and ultrasound (90%). Coexistent trochanteric bursitis (TB) and gluteal tendinopathy were the most commonly elucidated pathologies accounting for the symptomatic presentation of 40% of patients. Forty-one patients underwent some form of intervention, most commonly injection of local anesthetic and corticosteroid (LACS) into the region of the TB (87%), two-thirds of which were undertaken under radiological guidance. Pain reduction was maximal following the third injection, with a significantly better response to unguided interventions and levels of symptomatic relief following the first injection being a good indicator of the probability of complete remission. Radiological demonstration of isolated TB correlated with a greater reduction in lateral hip symptoms following LACS TB injections both in the immediate post-injection phase and in the long-term. CONCLUSION The results of this audit suggest that the management of GTPS has reasonable patient outcomes; however, a prospective study with greater patient numbers is needed to confirm these results.
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- Shayne A Wilson
- Department of Medicine, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Govaert LH, van Dijk CN, Zeegers AV, Albers GH. Endoscopic bursectomy and iliotibial tract release as a treatment for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a new endoscopic approach with early results. Arthrosc Tech 2012; 1:e161-4. [PMID: 23766989 PMCID: PMC3678627 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2012.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2010] [Accepted: 06/08/2012] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is associated with excessive tension between the iliotibial band (ITB) and the greater trochanter. Several endoscopic procedures have been reported, but in most cases the endoscopic approach only consists of a bursectomy. The ITB and fascia lata act as a lateral tension band to resist tensile strains on the concave aspect of the femur and are often implicated as the source of GTPS. We therefore believe that the ITB must be addressed. We describe an endoscopic technique to release the ITB and remove the bursa and conclude that endoscopic bursectomy with cross incision of the ITB is a safe approach to treat patients with refractory GTPS.
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- Louise H.M. Govaert
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Tergooiziekenhuizen, Hilversum, The Netherlands,Address correspondence to Louise H.M. Govaert, M.D., Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Postbus 50 000, 7500 KA Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Academical Medic Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Tergooiziekenhuizen, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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McMahon SE, Smith TO, Hing CB. A systematic review of imaging modalities in the diagnosis of greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Musculoskeletal Care 2012; 10:232-9. [PMID: 22764065 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify the most effective imaging modality in the investigation of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). METHODS A narrative review of the available literature was conducted. A total of 326 studies were identified by a literature search, ten of which were included for review. Seven studies investigated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), one ultrasound scan (USS), one plain radiography and one bone scintigraphy. RESULTS On analysis, MRI was found consistently to have the highest correlation with clinical and intraoperative findings. USS and plain radiography provided encouraging results. However, conclusions drawn from this were limited by the paucity of data. CONCLUSIONS The study provided encouraging results, although conclusions drawn from them were limited by the paucity of data. We believe that MRI should be the current investigation of choice for GTPS. However, further study is required in the form of multicentre, randomized controlled trials to confirm the validity of the conclusions presented here.
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- Samuel E McMahon
- Manchester Medical School, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Del Buono A, Papalia R, Khanduja V, Denaro V, Maffulli N. Management of the greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a systematic review. Br Med Bull 2012; 102:115-31. [PMID: 21893483 DOI: 10.1093/bmb/ldr038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition characterized by lateral hip pain located at or around the greater trochanter. SOURCE OF DATA We performed a comprehensive search of Pubmed, Medline, Ovid, Google Scholar and Embase databases, from inception of the database to 20th of June 2011, using a variety of keywords. We identified 52 relevant abstracts of articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Fourteen studies reporting the outcomes of patients undergoing conservative and surgical management of GTPS were selected. AREAS OF AGREEMENT Significant pain relief and improved outcomes were observed after conservative and surgical management of GTPS. The modified Coleman methodology score averaged 44.7 (range from 14 to 82), evidencing an overall low-to-moderate quality of the studies. Repetitive low-energy radial shock wave therapy and home training approach provide beneficial effect over months, with almost 80% success rate at 15 months. AREAS OF CONTROVERSY Poor available data extracted from small studies do not allow definitive conclusions to be drawn on the best treatment for GTPS. GROWING POINTS Further multi-centre prospective studies are necessary to confirm the general validity of the findings reported. AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH Future research and trials should focus on the application and effectiveness of the various conservative modalities for management of GTPS. CONCLUSION The effectiveness of the various treatment modalities needs to be tested in carefully conducted randomized controlled trials.
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- Angelo Del Buono
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Biomedico University of Rome, Italy
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Walsh MJ, Walton JR, Walsh NA. Surgical repair of the gluteal tendons: a report of 72 cases. J Arthroplasty 2011; 26:1514-9. [PMID: 21798694 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2011.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2010] [Accepted: 03/03/2011] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Lateral hip pain is a common problem in middle-aged women. This pain is usually attributed to trochanteric bursitis and treated as such. This study reports the results of investigation, the findings at surgery, the operative technique, the histopathologic findings, and the results of gluteal tendon repair in 72 patients with long-standing trochanteric pain and reports a classification of the operative findings. Six patients (7%) in the original study cohort of 89 patients were lost to follow-up, but of the remaining patients, 65 of 72, or 90%, were pain-free or had minimal pain (P < .00001). Surgical reconstruction of detached gluteal tendons causing chronic lateral hip pain addresses the problem directly and reliably relieves the symptoms of so-called "trochanteric bursitis."
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OBJECTIVE Trochanteric bursitis (TB) is a self-limiting disorder in the majority of patients and typically responds to conservative measures. However, multiple courses of nonoperative treatment or surgical intervention may be necessary in refractory cases. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment of TB. DATA SOURCES A literature search in the PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and ISI Web of Knowledge databases was performed for all English language studies up to April 2010. Terms combined in a Boolean search were greater trochanteric pain syndrome, trochanteric bursitis, trochanteric, bursitis, surgery, therapy, drug therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, injection, Z-plasty, Z-lengthening, aspiration, bursectomy, bursoscopy, osteotomy, and tendon repair. STUDY SELECTION All studies directly involving the treatment of TB were reviewed by 2 authors and selected for further analysis. Expert opinion and review articles were excluded, as well as case series with fewer than 5 patients. Twenty-four articles were identified. According to the system described by Wright et al, 2 studies, each with multiple arms, qualified as level I evidence, 1 as level II, 1 as level III, and the rest as level IV. More than 950 cases were included. DATA EXTRACTION The authors extracted data regarding the type of intervention, level of evidence, mean age of patients, patient gender, number of hips in the study, symptom duration before the study, mean number of injections before the study, prior hip surgeries, patient satisfaction, length of follow-up, baseline scores, and follow-up scores for the visual analog scale (VAS) and Harris Hip Scores (HHS). DATA SYNTHESIS Symptom resolution and the ability to return to activity ranged from 49% to 100% with corticosteroid injection as the primary treatment modality with and without multimodal conservative therapy. Two comparative studies (levels II and III) found low-energy shock-wave therapy (SWT) to be superior to other nonoperative modalities. Multiple surgical options for persistent TB have been reported, including bursectomy (n = 2), longitudinal release of the iliotibial band (n = 2), proximal or distal Z-plasty (n = 4), osteotomy (n = 1), and repair of gluteus medius tears (n = 4). CONCLUSIONS Efficacy among surgical techniques varied depending on the clinical outcome measure, but all were superior to corticosteroid therapy and physical therapy according to the VAS and HHS in both comparison studies and between studies. This systematic review found that traditional nonoperative treatment helped most patients, SWT was a good alternative, and surgery was effective in refractory cases.
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Ilizaliturri VM, Camacho-Galindo J, Evia Ramirez AN, Gonzalez Ibarra YL, McMillan S, Busconi BD. Soft tissue pathology around the hip. Clin Sports Med 2011; 30:391-415. [PMID: 21419963 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2010.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Snapping hip syndromes have been treated with open surgery for many years. Recently, endoscopic techniques have been developed for treatment of snapping hip syndromes with results that are at least comparable if not better than those reported for open procedures. The greater trochanteric pain syndrome is well known by orthopedic surgeons. However, deep understanding of the pathologic conditions generating pain in the greater trochanteric region and endoscopic access to it has only recently been described. Although evidence regarding endoscopic techniques for the treatment of the greater trochanteric pain syndrome is mainly anecdotal, early published reports are encouraging.
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- Victor M Ilizaliturri
- National Rehabilitation Institute of Mexico, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Avenue México Xochimilco 289, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Originally defined as "tenderness to palpation over the greater trochanter with the patient in the side-lying position," greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) as a clinical entity, has expanded to include a number of disorders of the lateral, peritrochanteric space of the hip, including trochanteric bursitis, tears of the gluteus medius and minimus and external coxa saltans (snapping hip). Typically presenting with pain and reproducible tenderness in the region of the greater trochanter, buttock, or lateral thigh, GTPS is relatively common, reported to affect between 10% and 25% of the general population. Secondary to the relative paucity of information available on the diagnosis and management of components of GTPS, the presence of these pathologic entities may be underrecognized, leading to extensive workups and delays in appropriate treatment. This article aims to review the present understanding of the lesions that comprise GTPS, discussing the relevant anatomy, diagnostic workup and recommended treatment for trochanteric bursitis, gluteus medius and minimus tears, and external coxa saltans.
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Fearon AM, Scarvell JM, Cook JL, Smith PN. Does ultrasound correlate with surgical or histologic findings in greater trochanteric pain syndrome? A pilot study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2010; 468:1838-44. [PMID: 19941093 PMCID: PMC2882020 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-009-1174-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2009] [Accepted: 11/10/2009] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Greater trochanteric pain syndrome can be severely debilitating. Ideal imaging modalities are not established, treatments are not reliably evaluated, and the underlying pathology is not well understood. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES Using surgical and histopathology findings as a gold standard, we therefore determined the positive predictive value of preoperative ultrasound assessment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome recalcitrant to nonoperative management. In addition, we report the outcomes of gluteal tendon reconstructive surgery using validated clinical and functional outcome tools and evaluate the contribution of the tendon and bursa to greater trochanteric pain syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS We reviewed 24 patients who had combined gluteal tendon reconstruction and bursectomy. Preoperative ultrasound imaging was compared with surgical findings. In the absence of a greater trochanteric pain syndrome specific outcome tool, surgical outcomes for pain and function were assessed via a 100-mm visual analog scale, the modified Harris hip score, and the Oswestry Disability Index. Strength also was measured. The tendon and bursa tissue collected at surgery was histopathologically reviewed. RESULTS In our small study, ultrasound had a high positive predictive value for gluteal tendon tears (positive predictive value = 1.0). Patients reported high levels of pain relief and function after surgery; tendon and bursa showed pathologic changes. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound appears to be clinically useful in greater trochanteric pain syndrome; reconstructive surgery seems to relieve pain and the histopathologic findings show tendinopathy and bursa pathology coexist in greater trochanteric pain syndrome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, case series. See the Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- A. M. Fearon
- Australian National University, Canberra, Australia ,Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit at Canberra Hospital, Level 1, Building 6, 77 Yamba Drive, Garran, ACT 2605 Australia
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- Australian National University, Canberra, Australia ,Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit at Canberra Hospital, Level 1, Building 6, 77 Yamba Drive, Garran, ACT 2605 Australia
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- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Australian National University, Canberra, Australia ,Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit at Canberra Hospital, Level 1, Building 6, 77 Yamba Drive, Garran, ACT 2605 Australia
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Rompe JD, Segal NA, Cacchio A, Furia JP, Morral A, Maffulli N. Home training, local corticosteroid injection, or radial shock wave therapy for greater trochanter pain syndrome. Am J Sports Med 2009; 37:1981-90. [PMID: 19439758 DOI: 10.1177/0363546509334374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are no controlled studies testing the efficacy of various nonoperative strategies for treatment of greater trochanter pain syndrome. Hypothesis The null hypothesis was that local corticosteroid injection, home training, and repetitive low-energy shock wave therapy produce equivalent outcomes 4 months from baseline. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled clinical trial; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS Two hundred twenty-nine patients with refractory unilateral greater trochanter pain syndrome were assigned sequentially to a home training program, a single local corticosteroid injection (25 mg prednisolone), or a repetitive low-energy radial shock wave treatment. Subjects underwent outcome assessments at baseline and at 1, 4, and 15 months. Primary outcome measures were degree of recovery, measured on a 6-point Likert scale (subjects with rating completely recovered or much improved were rated as treatment success), and severity of pain over the past week (0-10 points) at 4-month follow-up. RESULTS One month from baseline, results after corticosteroid injection (success rate, 75%; pain rating, 2.2 points) were significantly better than those after home training (7%; 5.9 points) or shock wave therapy (13%; 5.6 points). Regarding treatment success at 4 months, radial shock wave therapy led to significantly better results (68%; 3.1 points) than did home training (41%; 5.2 points) and corticosteroid injection (51%; 4.5 points). The null hypothesis was rejected. Fifteen months from baseline, radial shock wave therapy (74%; 2.4 points) and home training (80%; 2.7 points) were significantly more successful than was corticosteroid injection (48%; 5.3 points). CONCLUSION The role of corticosteroid injection for greater trochanter pain syndrome needs to be reconsidered. Subjects should be properly informed about the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options, including the economic burden. The significant short-term superiority of a single corticosteroid injection over home training and shock wave therapy declined after 1 month. Both corticosteroid injection and home training were significantly less successful than was shock wave therapy at 4-month follow-up. Corticosteroid injection was significantly less successful than was home training or shock wave therapy at 15-month follow-up.
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- Jan D Rompe
- OrthoTrauma Evaluation Center, Mainz, Germany.
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Furia JP, Rompe JD, Maffulli N. Low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy as a treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Am J Sports Med 2009; 37:1806-13. [PMID: 19439756 DOI: 10.1177/0363546509333014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is often a manifestation of underlying gluteal tendinopathy. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is effective in numerous types of tendinopathies. HYPOTHESIS Shock wave therapy is an effective treatment for chronic greater trochanteric pain syndrome. STUDY DESIGN Case control study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Thirty-three patients with chronic greater trochanteric pain syndrome received low-energy shock wave therapy (2000 shocks; 4 bars of pressure, equal to 0.18 mJ/mm(2); total energy flux density, 360 mJ/mm(2)). Thirty-three patients with chronic greater trochanteric pain syndrome were not treated with shock wave therapy but received additional forms of nonoperative therapy (control). All shock wave therapy procedures were performed without anesthesia. Evaluation was by change in visual analog score, Harris hip score, and Roles and Maudsley score. RESULTS Mean pretreatment visual analog scores for the control and shock wave therapy groups were 8.5 and 8.5, respectively. One, 3, and 12 months after treatment, the mean visual analog score for the control and shock wave therapy groups were 7.6 and 5.1 (P < .001), 7 and 3.7 (P < .001), and 6.3 and 2.7 (P < .001), respectively. One, 3, and 12 months after treatment, mean Harris hip scores for the control and shock wave therapy groups were 54.4 and 69.8 (P < .001), 56.9 and 74.8 (P < .001), and 57.6 and 79.9 (P < .001), respectively. At final follow-up, the number of excellent, good, fair, and poor results for the shock wave therapy and control groups were 10 and 0 (P < .001), 16 and 12 (P < .001), 4 and 13 (P < .001), and 3 and 8 (P < .001), respectively. Chi-square analysis showed the percentage of patients with excellent (1) or good (2) Roles and Maudsley scores (ie, successful results) 12 months after treatment was statistically greater in the shock wave therapy than in the control group (P < .001). CONCLUSION Shock wave therapy is an effective treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
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- John P Furia
- SUN Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 900 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837, USA.
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Williams BS, Cohen SP. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a review of anatomy, diagnosis and treatment. Anesth Analg 2009; 108:1662-70. [PMID: 19372352 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e31819d6562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 181] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a term used to describe chronic pain overlying the lateral aspect of the hip. This regional pain syndrome, once described as trochanteric bursitis, often mimics pain generated from other sources, including, but not limited to myofascial pain, degenerative joint disease, and spinal pathology. The incidence of greater trochanteric pain is reported to be approximately 1.8 patients per 1000 per year with the prevalence being higher in women, and patients with coexisting low back pain, osteoarthritis, iliotibial band tenderness, and obesity. Symptoms of GTPS consist of persistent pain in the lateral hip radiating along the lateral aspect of the thigh to the knee and occasionally below the knee and/or buttock. Physical examination reveals point tenderness in the posterolateral area of the greater trochanter. Most cases of GTPS are self-limited with conservative measures, such as physical therapy, weight loss, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and behavior modification, providing resolution of symptoms. Other treatment modalities include bursa or lateral hip injections performed with corticosteroid and local anesthetic. More invasive surgical interventions have anecdotally been reported to provide pain relief when conservative treatment modalities fail.
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- Bryan S Williams
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612-3833, USA.
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Distal fascia lata lengthening: an alternative surgical technique for recalcitrant trochanteric bursitis. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2009; 33:1223-7. [PMID: 19214507 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-009-0727-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2008] [Revised: 12/19/2008] [Accepted: 12/20/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This article presents a simple technique for fascia lata lengthening that is less aggressive, can be performed under local anaesthetic with little morbidity and disability, and has excellent results. Eleven patients (13 hips) were enrolled in this study. Mean age was 54.6 years, there was one man and ten women. Outcomes were assessed by using a visual analog pain scale, Harris hip score and Lickert scale (satisfaction). There was a mean follow-up time of 43 months (range 15-84). All patients were scored by the Harris hip scale with a mean improvement from 61 (range 48-77) to 91 (range 76-95) after surgery. The mean visual analogue scale (VAS) score improved from 83 (range 60-99) to 13 (range 0-70). We had 12 of 13 patients reporting a good result. Mean surgical time was 15 min, and only one seroma was reported as a complication. No inpatient management was needed. In conclusion, distal "Z" lengthening of the fascia lata appears to be a good alternative for treatment of this condition.
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