MSK: Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: Free MSRA Podcast

🎙️Deep Dive: GreaterTrochanteric Pain Syndrome (Trochanteric Bursitis)Everget that sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your hip,especially when lying on that side or walking upstairs? It might be Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS), formerly known as trochanteric bursitis. In this revision-friendly episode, we strip GTPSdown to the essentials for MSRA success and clinicalclarity. 🩺🔥 🧠What You’ll Learn• What GTPS actuallyis — pain and inflammation near the greatertrochanter• The role of the bursa and surrounding tendons (especiallygluteus medius)• Why repetitive movements and poor biomechanics trigger it• Who gets it:common in women aged 50–70, runners, andpost-hip surgery patients• How to distinguishit from hip arthritis, gluteal tendinopathy,labral tears• Key MSRA-styledifferentials and exam features• Clinical diagnosisand how imaging (MRI, US) is used• Top-tier treatmentstrategy: conservative care first, withinjections for stubborn cases 📌MSRA-BoostingMnemonics🧠ROTMOP – Risk factors for GTPS:• Repetitive stress• Overuse• Trauma• Medical conditions (RA, gout)• Obesity• Poor biomechanics🧠P.A.I.N. – Classic GTPS symptoms:• Pain over the greater trochanter• Activity worsens it (stairs, walking, standingup)• Inflamed bursa — sometimes tender or warm• Night pain when lyingon affected side 🧪Clinical Pearls• Pain radiates downthe outer thigh but not past the knee• No significantjoint stiffness or deep groin pain (helps rule out arthritis)• Imaging notroutinely required unless other diagnoses suspected• Physical therapy is cornerstone — especiallyhip abductor strengthening 🩺Management Summary(UK Practice)✅ Activity modification + rest✅ Ice or heat✅ NSAIDs✅Physiotherapy: Glute strengthening, ITB stretches✅Corticosteroidinjections (for persistent cases)❌ Surgery – rare, last resort 📚Greater TrochantericPain Syndrome MSRA Resources📝Revision Noteshttps://www.passthemsra.com/topic/greater-trochanteric-pain-syndrome-trochanteric-bursitis-revision-notes/📇Flashcardshttps://www.passthemsra.com/topic/greater-trochanteric-pain-syndrome-trochanteric-bursitis-flashcards/📂Accordion Q&ANoteshttps://www.passthemsra.com/topic/greater-trochanteric-pain-syndrome-trochanteric-bursitis-accordion-qa-notes/🧪Rapid Quizhttps://www.passthemsra.com/topic/greater-trochanteric-pain-syndrome-trochanteric-bursitis-rapid-quiz/🎯Full Quiz Accesshttps://www.passthemsra.com/quizzes/greater-trochanteric-pain-syndrome-trochanteric-bursitis/🌐 More tools: https://www.passthemsra.com🎁 Free revision: https://www.freemrsra.com 💬Quickfire MSRAQuestionsWhat’s the hallmark feature of GTPS?Name 3 risk factors using the ROTMOP mnemonicWhat condition presents similarly but involves deep groin pain instead?What is the role of corticosteroid injections in GTPS?When should imaging be considered? 📍Final ThoughtGTPSmight sound like a small problem — but for many patients, night pain and activityrestriction can significantly impactquality of life. Early physio, biomechanical correction, and clinical awarenessmake a big difference. 🏃‍♀️💤 #MSRA #MSRARevision#MSRAMSK #TrochantericBursitis #GTPS #GreaterTrochantericPainSyndrome#MSRAFlashcards #MSRAQuiz #MSRAQuestionBank #PassTheMSRA #FreeMSRA#Orthopaedics #LateralHipPain