gluteus medius tears

Abductor tendon tears

Trochanteric Bursitis

 

Mechanism

 

Repetitive friction of iliotibial tract over GT

 

Aetiology

 

Overuse in athletes

Common post THR

 

May be associated with gluteus medius tears

 

Symptoms

 

Pain over upper lateral thigh with activity

- often related to hip flexion

 

Examination