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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a study comparing shockwave therapy to an ultrasound guided injection for the treatment of lateral hip pai

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Specialty: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Primary sub-specialty: Non-pharmacological Interventions
Health Category: Musculoskeletal
Disease/Condition: Other soft tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Registration Number
ISRCTN83382238
Lead Sponsor
The Orthopaedic Institute
Brief Summary

2019 Abstract results in https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/abs/10.1302/1358-992X.2019.6.015 results presented at the British Hip Society (BHS) Meeting (added 24/01/2020) 2021 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1177/11207000211060396 (added 16/08/2022)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
104
Inclusion Criteria

A patient is eligible for the trial if the patient:
1. Is aged 18+ years
2. Has symptoms consistent with GTPS for at least 6 months
3. Failed conservative management in any other care setting
4. Patient is willing and able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

A patient is ineligible for the trial if the patient:
1. Has hip joint osteoarthritis requiring treatment on a plain radiograph
2. Had surgical treatment specifically targeted at GTPS within last 6 months e.g. bursectomy/ITB lengthening
3. Has ipsilateral Total Hip Replacement. (patient will not be able to undergo corticosteroid injection in clinic setting)
4. Has contraindictions to ESWT treatment; pregnancy, anticoagulant therapy, advanced peripheral neuropathy, local infection, malignancy, unresolved fractures.
5. Has a previous history of complications with ESWT
6. Has a recent history of acute hip trauma
7. Has a recent history of acute sciatica
8. Is not able to attend or comply with treatment or follow-up scheduling
9. Participates in any other clinical trial

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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