Ultrasound Definitions and Findings in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Ultrasound (US) assists in the determination of the pathology underlying greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS); however, there exists no consensus regarding the US criteria used to define these pathologies. We aim to explore these US definitions and their associated prevalence. “Trochanteric bursitis” was defined in 10 studies (13 included studies) and was heterogeneously described. “Tendinopathy” was defined in 4 studies, while 7 studies defined “tendinosis.” “Tendon tears” were defined in 8 studies, 6 of which distinguished between “partial- and full-th ickness tears.” Tendon pathology was most frequent in 5 studies (prevalence: 7%–93%), and bursitis in 2 studies (prevalence: 10%–75%); 3 studies had equal distribution.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research