Non Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Definition
Inflammation and degeneration of the achilles tendon in the midsubstance 2 - 6 cm from insertion
physiotherapy
Greater trochanter pain syndrome
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Definition
Chronic lateral trochanteric pain
- abductor tendon tendonitis
- trochanteric bursitis
Epidemiology
Women 40 - 60 years old
Mechanism
? repetitive friction of iliotibial tract over GT
Symptoms
Pain over upper lateral thigh with activity
- often related to hip flexion
Background
Definition
Full thickness tear (FTT)
- variable amount retraction from insertion
Partial thickness tear (PTT)
- incomplete
- bursal or articular sided