Trochanteric syndrome

Trochanteric syndrome (greater trochanteric pain syndrome) refers to pain that originates from the lateral hip region.

Terminology

Bursitis is not necessarily present and the often-used term trochanteric bursitis is therefore not always appropriate .

Epidemiology

Trochanteric syndrome most commonly affects middle-aged females .

Pathology

Conditions that can present as trochanteric syndrome include :

• gluteus medius and/or minimus insertional tendinopathy and/or tears
• trochanteric bursitis may or may not be present
• iliotibial band syndrome