Trochanteric bursitis – The information (0.5 CPD hours)
17 September 2012
GP and clinical assistant in rheumatology Dr Savita Shanbhag's update on the diagnosis and management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome causing PUNs and DENs
Learning objectives
To improve your understanding of:
- The causes of greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Presenting features and what's needed in the physical examination
- The clinical value of imaging
- Appropriate conservative management
- Steroid injections and optimal sites
- Referral criteria
- Prognosis
