Greater Trochanteric pain syndrome Malanga Talks

Thank you for joining us on another episode of Malanga Talks. Today, we will be discussing the topic of greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This pain process is a regional pain disorder in which patients experience lateral hip tenderness and pain. These symptoms may be caused by damaged tendons, muscles, bursas, or other structures surrounding the greater trochanter of the femur. In the past, this condition was often referred to as “trochanteric bursitis” due to the inflammation of the trochanteric bursa. Recently, imaging studies and research suggest that lateral hip pain is more often caused by other etiology such as gluteal muscle tendons, head of the femur, or other soft tissue structures. Thus, the appropriate terminology for lateral hip pain is now called greater trochanteric pain syndrome. We hope you enjoy!



· Intro (0:00)

· Dr. Josh Martin Introduction to greater trochanteric pain syndrome (0:28)

· Is it really greater trochanteric bursitis? (1:10)

· Discussing the characteristics of a bursa and pathophysiology of bursitis (3:51)

· Describing a Trendelenburg gait pattern (7:25)

· How to utilize a cane and understand the importance of using a cane with a Trendelenburg gait pattern  (9:00)

· What is the association between Trendelenburg sign and chronic low back pain? (10:42)

· Malanga Triad (13:55)

· Dr. Monica Rho’s research literature review paper (15:36)

· Ober Test (18:27)

· Continued discussion on the patient presentation from the literature review article (21:00)

· Provider education to the patient on their needs vs. wants (25:00)

· Captain crunch cereal analogy (28:11)

· Concluding thoughts on the research article (31:34)