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Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome in Rotherham
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), often still called trochanteric bursitis, involves irritation or degeneration of the gluteal tendons and surrounding bursa at the greater trochanter - the prominent bony point on your outer hip. At Kinvara Private Hospital in Rotherham, our specialist orthopaedic team understands the daily limitations greater trochanteric pain syndrome imposes, especially on active people or those in midlife.
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Mr Vasu Karri, MBBS, BSc(Hons), MSc, FRCS(Plast) • Updated 2026-01-17
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), previously known as trochanteric bursitis, causes lateral hip pain from gluteal tendon irritation or bursa inflammation around the greater trochanter. Common in middle-aged women, it improves with physiotherapy and injections, with surgery rare, at Kinvara Private Hospital in Yorkshire. This condition affects many people across Yorkshire, impacting their daily activities and quality of life. Early intervention and expert treatment are essential for achieving optimal outcomes.
At Kinvara Private Hospital in Rotherham, our experienced orthopaedic consultants provide comprehensive greater trochanteric pain syndrome services using the latest minimally invasive techniques and evidence-based protocols. Our patient-centered approach ensures you receive personalized care tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle goals.
Serving patients across Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, and the wider Yorkshire region, we understand the impact that hip conditions can have on your daily life. Our dedicated team is committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcomes through expert diagnosis, advanced treatment options, and comprehensive rehabilitation support.
What is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) encompasses lateral hip pain from issues around the greater trochanter, primarily degenerative changes in the gluteus medius and minimus tendons (tendinopathy) rather than isolated bursa inflammation as once thought. The trochanteric bursa – a fluid-filled sac reducing friction – can become secondarily inflamed, but tendon pathology drives most cases.
This overload leads to tendon thickening, partial tears, and pain, often with iliotibial band compression. GTPS affects the hip abductors crucial for pelvic stability during walking.
Predominantly impacting women aged 40-60 due to biomechanical factors like wider pelvises, it causes significant tenderness and limitation. Modern understanding shifts from 'trochanteric bursitis' to GTPS recognising tendon dominance. At Kinvara Private Hospital, precise imaging and clinical tests identify the exact contributors, enabling targeted therapies to reduce pain and prevent progression to tears.
Benefits of Treating Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
- Significant relief from the aching, burning pain felt over the bony point on the outer side of the hip.
- Restored ease of movement when walking, climbing stairs and getting up after sitting for long periods.
- Early, appropriate treatment helps settle inflammation and prevent symptoms from becoming long-standing.
- Improved sleep through relief from the pain that typically worsens when lying on the affected side.
- Reduced reliance on anti-inflammatory medication and repeated steroid injections to manage flare-ups.
- A return to comfortable daily activity and exercise, with most people recovering well through conservative care.
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