Greater trochanter pain syndrome

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right hip pain

Patient Data

Age: 30-40 years
Gender: Female

Abnormal mild right peritrochanteric edema associated with the abnormal intratendinous high signal and part disruption of the right gluteus minimus insertion representing partial thickness tearing of the tendon.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates right gluteus minimus partial tendon tear and distension of the trochanteric bursa, as a cause of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)

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