Hip and SIJ Cases

Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy

Clinical Information:

This lady complained of right lateral hip pain for 2 weeks. Physical examination showed local tenderness over the greater trochanter region. Resisted hip abduction was weak and painful.

Brief Description:

Ultrasound examination showed hypoechoic and thickening of the anterior head of the gluteus medius tendon with enthesophytes / calcification noted, suggestive of tendinosis. There is no significant increase in vascularity.

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Author

Dr. Roy CHAN