Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS): Causes and Treatment

by American Hip Institute & Orthopedic Specialists | 5 months ago

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of pain on the outer side of the hip. While it is often mistaken for trochanteric bursitis, GTPS may also involve tendon tears of the gluteus medius or minimus or friction from the iliotibial band.