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Differential Diagnosis of a Patient with Posterior Lateral Thigh Pain: A Case Report

Background and Purpose Gluteus medius tears are often mistakenly diagnosed as trochanteric bursitis due to the common presentations of posteriorlateral thigh pain, poor hip strength, decreased/painful range of motion, and gait deficits. The purpose of this case report was to present a differential diagnosis distinguishing trochanteric bursitis and a gluteus medius tear prior to diagnostic imaging.