Rethinking lateral hip pain: Gluteal tendinopathy more common than trochanteric bursitis

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Rethinking lateral hip pain: Gluteal tendinopathy more common than trochanteric bursitis

Steve Targett

Steve Targett

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Putting on socks and shoes is not usually painful with gluteal tendinopathy

Sports Medicine: Lateral hip pain is a common and disabling condition that is challenging to diagnose and treat. This article provides a concise overview of gluteal tendinopathy, now thought to be the primary cause of lateral hip pain

Lateral hip pain is com­mon and may originate from local lateral hip structures or be referred (most commonly from the lumbar spine)... Key points