GTPS

Question 1

What does GTPS stand for

Answer 1

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome

Question 2

What causes GTPS- pathology

Answer 2

Tendinopathy of glut med and min &/ bursa pathology

Compressive force of ITB on tendons onto greater trochanter

Question 3

Risk factors for GTPS

Answer 3

Female
40-60
Menopausal
Low femoral shaft angle

Question 4

Pathology GTPS

Answer 4

Repetitive friction of ITB on tendons causes micro trauma and inflammation