Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Specialist care for greater trochanteric pain syndrome
A thorough assessment
See a consultant with experience in assessing greater trochanteric pain syndrome and understanding how it affects your movement, comfort and everyday life.
Clear, trusted guidance
We’ll listen to your concerns, arrange any scans you need and explain the results clearly.
Care shaped around you
Together, we’ll build a treatment plan around your diagnosis, your goals and what matters most to you.
What is greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)?
GTPS is an umbrella term for multiple conditions which cause pain over the bony point on the outside of the hip. It usually occurs due to overloading of the gluteal tendons as they insert around the hip, resulting in inflammation of the tendon (tendonitis) and surrounding tissue.
What causes it?
There may be more than one cause or contributing factor. These can include:
- Repeated strain or tears of the gluteal tendons
- Excessive pressure on the gluteal tendons from a tight iliotibial band
- Running or repeated loading
- Structural problems of the hip joint
- Hormonal changes following the menopause
- Raised body mass index
- Changes following hip surgery
What are the symptoms?
Everyone experiences symptoms differently, but you may notice:
- Pain over the outside of the hip
- Pain that may spread into the buttock
- Pain that is worse when lying on the affected side
- Progressive pain or discomfort during walking, stairs or activity
How is it diagnosed?
Your consultant will examine the hip and discuss your symptoms. Ultrasound or MRI can assess the bursa and tendons, while X-rays may help exclude another cause.
We’ll explain any tests clearly and talk you through what the results mean for you.
Treatment routes for GTPS
- Stopping or changing activities that aggravate pain
- Pain relief or anti-inflammatory medicine, if advised
- A walking stick for temporary support
- Physiotherapy to stretch and strengthen the hip
- A steroid injection in selected cases
Recovery goals after treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Goals:
Reduce pain and swelling Protect the affected area Keep moving safely as advised
Goals:
Restore comfortable movement Rebuild strength and control Return gradually to everyday tasks
Goals:
Return to suitable exercise or sport Regain confidence in your movement Continue rehabilitation or monitoring as advised
Working with hip professionals and teams
Our hip specialists support professional athletes, sports teams, active individuals and people whose work places high demands on their hips. Working closely with radiologists, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, they provide coordinated care from diagnosis through to rehabilitation, helping each person return safely to sport, work or everyday activities.
The same specialist expertise and collaborative approach are available to every patient, whatever your activity level or recovery goals.
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How to pay
We offer flexible options depending on how you choose to access care at Fortius. Whichever option you choose, we’ll help make the process clear and straightforward from the start.
Private medical insurance
If your care is covered by private medical insurance, we’ll usually invoice your insurer directly. Please check your policy in advance and request an authorisation code if your insurer requires one. You’ll be responsible for paying any policy excess or costs that aren’t covered by your insurance.
Paying for yourself
You don’t need private medical insurance to access care at Fortius. If you’re paying for your own treatment, our team will explain the costs clearly and provide a personalised quote before you decide whether to go ahead.
Find a clinic near you
Fortius Clinic Marylebone Wing
Our 79,000 sq ft, seven-story, private hospital on Wigmore Street has 39 en-suite inpatient rooms, consultation and treatment rooms, and a physiotherapy suite.
The hospital has a high-spec imaging suite fully equipped with an MRI, CT scanner and X-ray machine. There are three state-of-the-art operating theatres, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery bay.
Fortius Clinic London has two Mako robots for hip and knee joint replacements.
- 66 Wigmore StreetW1U 2SB
- +442031952442
- Open 24 hours
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- Tendon
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Physician services
- Rheumatology
- CT guided injection
- MRI Scan
- CT Scan
Fortius Clinic Wimbledon
Our Wimbledon clinic houses a state-of-the-art imaging centre with a 3T MRI and X-ray scanners, Ultrasound, seven consulting rooms, two spacious waiting areas and well equipped treatment rooms all located on one level, ensuring easy accessibility for all patients.
Our partnership with Spire St Anthony’s Hospital allows us to provide orthopaedic surgery closer to our clinic. We treat a full range of conditions and perform joint replacement surgery using the latest Mako robotic assisted technology.
Take a tour of our clinic virtually through Google 360 views here.
We are open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm, and Saturday mornings from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
If you are travelling by Tube, our closest underground station is Wimbledon (District Line), which also has rail and tramlink services from central London and beyond.
There is no parking available at the clinic, but we have a number of parking facilities all within a 10-12 minute walk of the clinic: Centre Court Car Park, Broadway Car Park, and Hartfield Road Car Park. Please note that all of these facilities are paid car parks.
The building at 22 Worple Road has steps leading up to the front entrance. If you require assistance please inform us before your arrival by calling ahead on 020 3195 2442
- 22 Worple RoadSW19 4DD
- 0203 195 2442
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- MRI Scan
Fortius Clinic Marylebone
Our Marylebone Clinic is conveniently located in the historic area between Baker Street and Marylebone High Street, just off Manchester Square, home to the iconic Wallace Collection. We have seven consulting rooms, private waiting areas on each floor, well equipped treatment rooms and diagnostic imaging.
- 17 Fitzhardinge StreetW1U 2EU
- 020 3195 2442
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Physician services
- Rheumatology
Fortius Clinic City
Our City Clinic is conveniently located between Bank and Monument stations, within the historic and financial heart of London. At our modern, two-floor facility we have nine consulting rooms, spacious waiting areas, well equipped treatment rooms and an imaging centre.
Explore our City Clinic with our virtual tour.
If you are travelling by Tube, our closest underground stations are Bank and Monument, exit 6 for King William Street.
Should you be travelling by car, the closest parking is a three minute drive away at NCP Car Park London Vintry Thames Exchange. If you are attending clinic on a weekday, please be aware that we are based in the congestion charge zone.
- 75 King William StreetEC4N 7BE
- 0203 195 2442
- Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- Tendon
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Physician services
- Rheumatology
- MRI Scan
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