Presentation
Right hip pain.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Calcific tendinitis of the gluteus medius
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A calcification is visible, adjacent to the right greater trochanter.
From the case:
Calcific tendinitis of the gluteus medius
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A calcification is present at the attachment site of the right gluteus medius muscle tendon to the greater trochanter. Marked edema of this muscle, adjacent soft tissues and of the greater trochanter.
Case Discussion
Typical appearance of calcific tendinitis of the right gluteus medius muscle tendon.
Case courtesy of Dr Matt Skalski.