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Greater trochanter pain syndrome

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome

 

Definition

 

Chronic lateral trochanteric pain

- abductor tendon tendonitis

- trochanteric bursitis

 

Epidemiology

 

Women 40 - 60 years old

 

Mechanism

 

? repetitive friction of iliotibial tract over GT

 

Symptoms

 

Pain over upper lateral thigh with activity

- often related to hip flexion

 

Background

Definition

 

CP is a permanent disorder of movement and posture 

- non-progressive 

- brain injury before the age of two years

 

Strict definition excludes familial & progressive congenital problems & those acquired in childhood as a result of head injuries

 

Incidence

 

2-3 per 1000 live births

 

Higher in 

Background

Definition

 

Full thickness tear (FTT)

- variable amount retraction from insertion

 

Rotator Cuff Tear Large

 

Partial thickness tear (PTT)

- incomplete

- bursal or articular sided

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