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

As part of the 2015 Knowledge Night Learning Series, our Board Certified Rheumatologist 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.