Great trochanteric pain syndrome
Genevay, S.ép.; Faundez, A.
Revue Medicale Suisse 7(286): 583-586
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 21510341 Document Number: 648850
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome has a high prevalence but has not been extensively studied. The diagnosis is mainly clinical, imaging techniques should be considered only in difficult cases. There are no available guidelines for the treatment. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often first line therapy along with a course of kinesitherapy. Local injections of corticosteroids and lidocaine are used in refractory cases. Surgical treatment should remain exceptional.