Trochanteric pain and total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review of the literature

Conclusions: Approximately one in 25 patients who has undergone standard THA experiences postoperative trochanteric pain. With low certainty, the results of this review suggest the surgical approach may not influence incidence of trochanteric pain. The heterogeneity in both diagnostic modalities reported and in treatment options suggests that further prospective research is required to better inform treatment decisions for this common condition. Level of Evidence: Level III.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Review Article Source Type: research