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Ep 91 – Lateral hip pain
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Lateral hip pain is a common presenting complaint in primary care. It can result in significant morbidity with reduction in activity levels and associated implications for leisure activities, employment and overall wellbeing. In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman reviews the likely differential diagnoses, including some key questions to consider when assessing a patient with lateral hip pain. She then delves deeper into the diagnosis of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), exploring the reasons why it is no longer referred to as trochanteric bursitis, initial management options, the value of corticosteroid injections and indications for onward referral.
Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/musculoskeletal-medicine/ep-91-lateral-hip-pain.
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Manage episode 399897452 series 3528644
Lateral hip pain is a common presenting complaint in primary care. It can result in significant morbidity with reduction in activity levels and associated implications for leisure activities, employment and overall wellbeing. In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman reviews the likely differential diagnoses, including some key questions to consider when assessing a patient with lateral hip pain. She then delves deeper into the diagnosis of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), exploring the reasons why it is no longer referred to as trochanteric bursitis, initial management options, the value of corticosteroid injections and indications for onward referral.
Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/musculoskeletal-medicine/ep-91-lateral-hip-pain.
Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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