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MRI and US of gluteal tendinopathy in greater trochanteric pain syndrome

Authors: Andrew Kong, Andrew Van der Vliet, Steven Zadow

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 7/2007

Abstract

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is commonly due to gluteus minimus or medius injury rather than trochanteric bursitis. Gluteal tendinopathy most frequently occurs in late-middle aged females. In this pictorial review the pertinent MRI and US anatomy of the gluteal tendon insertions on the greater trochanter and the adjacent bursae are reviewed. The direct (peritendinitis, tendinosis, partial and complete tear) and indirect (bursal fluid, bony changes and fatty atrophy) MRI signs of gluteal tendon injury are illustrated. The key sonographic findings of gluteal tendinopathy are also discussed.

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Title: MRI and US of gluteal tendinopathy in greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Authors: Andrew Kong
Andrew Van der Vliet
Steven Zadow
Publication date: 01-07-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 7/2007
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-006-0485-x

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