Management of Hip Abductor Tears and Recalcitrant Trochanteric Bursitis in Native Hips

Abstract

Hip abductor tears have recently gained recognition as a more prevalent injury than previously thought. This article will detail the pathophysiology of injury, physical symptoms commonly found at presentation, diagnostic imaging to best diagnose tears and when they should be ordered, and how to properly classify the injury and finally summarize the treatment options available with expert opinions about which are most successful.