Hip & SI Joint · Greenwood Village, CO
Gluteal Tendinopathy & Trochanteric Bursitis Treatment
Damage to the hip-stabilizing tendons on the outside of the hip, often mislabeled as bursitis.
Overview
What Gluteal Tendinopathy & Trochanteric Bursitis Actually Is
Pain over the bony point on the side of the hip is far more often gluteus medius and minimus tendinopathy than true bursitis. That distinction matters: repeated cortisone into a degenerated tendon can make it worse, while a precisely placed orthobiologic plus abductor loading addresses the actual tissue.
Also called: hip bursitis, greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Symptoms patients describe
- Pain lying on that side at night
- Tenderness directly over the bony point of the hip
- Pain crossing the legs or standing on one leg
- Relief after a cortisone shot that returns within weeks
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Gluteal Tendinopathy & Trochanteric Bursitis
PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more about PRP Therapy →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more about Regenerative Orthopedics →Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more about Joint Injections →Emsculpt Neo
Building muscle function and boosting recovery to support longevity and wellness.
Learn more about Emsculpt Neo →Other Hip & SI Joint Conditions
Service Areas
Gluteal Tendinopathy & Trochanteric Bursitis Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Gluteal Tendinopathy & Trochanteric Bursitis — Questions Patients Ask
Why does my hip pain keep coming back?
Usually because the injection quieted the symptom but the tendon was never progressively reloaded — or the real source was the spine.
Request a Consultation for Gluteal Tendinopathy & Trochanteric Bursitis
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1-983-210-8167