The diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography in gluteal tendon tears - a systematic review.

Gluteal tendon tears are one of the many pathologies causing pain around the greater trochanter that are often labelled as trochanteric bursitis. We systematically reviewed the peer-reviewed literature to establish the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography in the diagnosis of gluteal tendon tears in patients with persistent lateral hip pain or Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). Westacott DJ, Minns JI, Foguet P. Hip Int. 2011 Oct 28: [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22038311