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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 11/2011

Open Access 01-11-2011 | Hip

Retro-trochanteric sciatica-like pain: current concept

Authors: Khaled Meknas, Oddmund Johansen, Jüri Kartus

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 11/2011

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Abstract

The aim of this manuscript is to review the current knowledge in terms of retro-trochanteric pain syndrome, make recommendations for diagnosis and differential diagnosis and offer suggestions for treatment options. The terminology in the literature is confusing and these symptoms can be referred to as ‘greater trochanteric pain syndrome’, ‘trochanteric bursitis’ and ‘trochanteritis’, among other denominations. The authors focus on a special type of sciatica, i.e. retro-trochanteric pain radiating down to the lower extremity. The impact of different radiographic assessments is discussed. The authors recommend excluding pathology in the spine and pelvic area before following their suggested treatment algorithm for sciatica-like retro-trochanteric pain. Level of evidence II.
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Metadata
Title
Retro-trochanteric sciatica-like pain: current concept
Authors
Khaled Meknas
Oddmund Johansen
Jüri Kartus
Publication date
01-11-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 11/2011
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-011-1573-2

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