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Comparative Study
. 2024 Nov 8;58(5):290-295.
doi: 10.5152/j.aott.2024.24087.

Comparison of the effects of ultrasound-guided steroid injection and anatomic landmark-guided injection on pain and disability in greater trochanteric pain syndrome

Mahir Topaloglu  1 , Cemil Cihad Gedik  2 , Deniz Sarikaya  1 , Selin Kolsuz  3 , Zeynep Turan  1 , Lercan Aslan  2 , Alessandro de Sire  4
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Comparative Study

Comparison of the effects of ultrasound-guided steroid injection and anatomic landmark-guided injection on pain and disability in greater trochanteric pain syndrome

Mahir Topaloglu et al. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. .

Abstract

Objective: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a prevalent condition that can significantly affect patient comfort and function. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound (USG)-guided and anatomic landmark-guided corticosteroid injections in managing GTPS.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with GTPS received either USG or anatomic landmark-guided corticosteroid injections. Pain scores (Visual Analog Scale, VAS) and functional outcomes (modified Harris Hip Score, HHS) were assessed at baseline, 1 month, and 1 year postinjection. Cost-effectiveness was calculated using public and private payor pricing from June 2024.

Results: Both treatment groups exhibited significant improvements in pain and function. The USG group demonstrated greater initial improvements at the 1-month mark, particularly in VAS activity and HHS. However, these differences between the groups converged over time, with similar long-term outcomes observed in these parameters. The USG-guided injections showed more pronounced initial benefits, especially for patients with higher initial pain levels and lower functional scores. USG was found to be more cost-effective in terms of HHS, but not VAS measures.

Conclusion: While both USG and anatomic landmark-guided injections are effective for managing GTPS, USG-guided injections may provide greater initial relief in pain and function, particularly for patients with higher initial pain levels. USG does not demonstrate longterm superiority over anatomic injections. The study underscores the importance of evaluating long-term outcomes to comprehensively assess the sustained effectiveness of different treatment strategies for GTPS.

Level of evidence: Level III, Therapeutic study.

Keywords: Anatomic landmark-guided injection; Corticosteroid injection; Greater trochanteric pain syndrome; Pain management; Ultrasound-guided injection.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of interests: Cemil Cihad Gedik is a technical editor at Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, however, his involvement in the peer-review process was solely as an author. The other authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

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Harris hip scores (HHS), Visual analog scale (VAS) scores for rest, activity, and night across the follow-up periods.
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