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Greater trochanteric area pain is more than a pain in the rump!

with Dr. Robert M. Valente

As part of the 2015 Knowledge Night Learning Series, Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Valente, hosted the presentation, "Greater trochanteric area pain is more than a pain in the rump!" This common syndrome affects the area of the upper thigh. It's also commonly referred to as:

  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTAPS)
  • Trochanteric bursitis
  • Trochanteric syndrome
  • Trochanteric tendonitis (calcific)
  • Pseudo-trochanteric bursitis
  • Rotator cuff of the hip
  • Hip abductor pain syndrome

Causes and treatments are discussed in the video.

Categorized in: Pain Management
About the Author
Dr. Robert M. Valente

Dr. Robert Valente earned a BS in Microbiology from the University of Minnesota, then graduated from Mayo Medical School. After finishing his internal medicine internship and residency… Read more.