Management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a systematic review

Introduction: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is characterized by pain at or around the greater trochanter. Numerous management modalities have been proposed, with varying success.Study selection: Cochrane and Pubmed database have been searched from 1990 for studies focusing on the management of this syndrome. We only selected studies with a validated outcome measure. 11 studies met our inclusion criteria.Results: Evidence points towards a pain reduction in the first months after a corticosteroid injection, but this effect does not persist with time. Low energy shock wave therapy also has a positive effect in the short term, the longer term results being more controversial. Although surgery is poorly documented, authors agree to reserve this option only for greater trochanteric pain syndrome failing to respond to conservative measures. The complication and re-intervention rate should not be underestimated.

L'arthroplastie totale de hanche: histoire et perspectives d'une intervention chirurgicale emblématique

With nearly 2 million implants placed annually, total hip arthroplasty is one of the most frequently performed surgerical procedure. A historical review of this intervention reminds us of the times when surgery was done by barber, before the f irst attempts of interposit ion arthroplasty. It is only in 1970 that Sir John Charnley lay the foundations of modern arthroplasty. The pharmaceutical industry, by sharing this lucrative market of $ 5 billion annual revenue, is now playing a major role in the development of the next generation of implants.SCOPUS: re.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Aseptic Loosening after Total Hip Arthroplasty in an Acromegalic Patient: A Case Report.

Acromegaly is a rare disorder characterized by excess secretion of growth hormone and its principle mediator, insulin-like growth factor-1. Although acromegaly is frequently associated with osteoarthritis, the outcome of arthroplasty in this population is not documented.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishe