hip/buttock pain due to gluteal tendon tears

For patients who have pain in the posterior to posterolateral hip/buttock area, sometimes I find that it is due to gluteal tendon tears and/or tendinopathy seen on hip MRI. Typically after other causes have been evaluated for and ruled out (trochanteric bursitis, SI joint, hip DJD, piriformis, etc). Often middle aged to older patients. Generally not acute injury, but gradual onset, likely due to overuse. Worse with weight bearing, difficult to do single leg standing, pain/weakness with... Read more
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