February 2008 PMID 18240186

Gluteal tendinopathy in refractory greater trochanter pain syndrome: diagnostic value of two clinical tests.

M Lequesne, P Mathieu, V Vuillemin-Bodaghi, H Bard, P Djian

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The discussions demonstrate moderate enthusiasm for the diagnostic tests, with comments emphasizing their accuracy (e.g., '97% specificity and 88% sensitivity') and mentioning practical aspects like test procedures. Additionally, some debate the source of pain referral or the small sample size, showing critical thinking and interest in implications for clinical practice.

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Most discussions acknowledge the validity and importance of the clinical tests presented in the article, with some noting the high specificity and sensitivity reported.

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Participants show moderate curiosity by highlighting specific details like test procedures and referencing the study, indicating a genuine interest in the diagnostic methods.

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The discussions suggest that the article could influence clinical practice by endorsing simpler diagnostic procedures, hinting at a tangible impact on patient assessment approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated two physical tests—single-leg stance and resisted external derotation—to diagnose gluteal tendinopathy in patients with persistent greater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS), using MRI as the gold standard.
  • Both tests showed high sensitivity and specificity, with the single-leg stance test having 100% sensitivity and 97.3% specificity, and the external derotation test having 88% sensitivity and 97.3% specificity, indicating they are effective diagnostic tools.
  • The results suggest that these two simple clinical tests are reliable for diagnosing gluteal tendinopathy and bursitis in patients with refractory GTPS, potentially aiding in quicker clinical assessment without immediate need for MRI.]

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The Knee Resource
@thekneeresource · X

Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with the patient supine; if the test is negative, re-assess in prone https://t.co/KRAJRglkbN https://t.co/wJm51syCVN

Mar 11, 2019 · 41 likes · 17 shares · 8,579 followers View post →
Ashley Smith
@SmithAshleyD · X

@alisongrimaldi @marklaslett_NZ @PhysioNetwork There is this study where reference standard is MRI https://t.co/EyfUSxaXC0. Whether this is the source of nociception is questionable.

Sep 6, 2020 · 1 like · 309 followers View post →
Achilles Tendons
@Seth0Neill · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

Mar 11, 2019 · 17 shares · 30,030 followers View post →
Richard Lebert
@adaptivetherapy · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

Mar 11, 2019 · 17 shares · 1,076 followers View post →
Javier Herraiz Fisio
@JavierHerraiz3 · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

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Dr. Loh
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RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

Mar 11, 2019 · 17 shares · 865 followers View post →

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Raashid A.R.
@RaashidAR · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

May 8, 2023 · 17 shares · 45 followers View post →
Matthew Stanford
@PhysioStanford · X

For GTPS, derotation test and SLS both show 97% specificity and 88%< sensitivity. (Noted only 17 ppl so small sample.) 10.1002/art.23354

Mar 24, 2022 · 9 followers View post →
Ashley Smith
@SmithAshleyD · X

@alisongrimaldi @marklaslett_NZ @PhysioNetwork There is this study where reference standard is MRI https://t.co/EyfUSxaXC0. Whether this is the source of nociception is questionable.

Sep 6, 2020 · 1 like · 309 followers View post →
Ann-Marie Ginnever
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RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

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RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

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RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

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Janet D'Arcy
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RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

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RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

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Javier Herraiz Fisio
@JavierHerraiz3 · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

Mar 11, 2019 · 17 shares · 899 followers View post →
Luis David Romero
@LUISDAVIDROMERO · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

Mar 11, 2019 · 17 shares · 148 followers View post →
Dr. Loh
@steveloh722 · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

Mar 11, 2019 · 17 shares · 865 followers View post →
Álvaro Reina Varona
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RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

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RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

Mar 11, 2019 · 17 shares · 619 followers View post →
NikhilParmar*
@NikhilParmarPT · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

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Richard Lebert
@adaptivetherapy · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

Mar 11, 2019 · 17 shares · 1,076 followers View post →
Achilles Tendons
@Seth0Neill · X

RT @thekneeresource: Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with…

Mar 11, 2019 · 17 shares · 30,030 followers View post →
The Knee Resource
@thekneeresource · X

Gluteal tendinopathy/GTPS can refer towards the lateral knee. The resisted external derotation test is performed with the patient supine; if the test is negative, re-assess in prone https://t.co/KRAJRglkbN https://t.co/wJm51syCVN

Mar 11, 2019 · 41 likes · 17 shares · 8,579 followers View post →