What Is the Treatment of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) causes lateral hip pain arising at or around the greater trochanter. Management aims to reduce pain and restore function through a structured, evidence-based approach.
Clinical approach
Treatment typically involves a structured rehabilitation programme — addressing load, posture, and movement — and may be combined with targeted local interventions at the greater trochanter to support engagement with that programme. Adjunct physical therapies are also recognised options.
The complete regimen — including the sequence of interventions and specific clinical criteria — is in the full protocol.
References
DOI: 10.3399/bjgp17X693041
- Adjunct therapies include shock wave therapy and therapeutic ultrasound.
- Corticosteroid injection (CSI) can be effective in recalcitrant cases.
- When used, CSI should provide an analgesic window in which the patient can fully engage with an effective rehabilitation programme involving targeted physiotherapy, load modification, and postural control.
- Shock wave therapy has some promising results for its use in the treatment of GTPS.
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