Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome causes pain on the outside of the hip. It is referred to as a sharp pain and dull ache. The affected bone is the greater trochanter, located at the top of the femur. This bone is the most distinguished and considered the widest part of the hip.
This condition is characterized by pain that is experienced in the hip, thigh, and buttocks region. This usually occurs when the soft tissue structures, such as the muscles, tendons, and bursa, are injured and irritated. Causes of greater trochanteric pain syndrome are a fall on the hip, crossing legs, sitting for a long time, standing through one leg for a long period, and sitting in chairs that are too low. These instances may cause soft tissue stress, injuring the thigh.
The pain experienced in greater trochanteric pain syndrome is usually felt on the thighs. This is because the trochanter bone found on the hip extends its length up until the thigh. It brings warmth, swelling, and pain to the outer thigh, interfering with daily activities and functions such as walking, running, and standing.
