Compare the surgical use of Topaz with the Standard Of Care in the treatment of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (a type of hip pain). The hypothesis is that there is a difference between the two treatment groups.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
66
Radiofrequency micro debridement with Topaz will be used to treat the gluteal tendons following standard of care procedure
Standard of Care: An iliotibial band release and trochanteric bursectomy will be performed.
Epworth Private Hospital
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Modified Harris Hip Score
This is a patient questionnaire used to evaluate hip function following surgery.
Time frame: 6 months
The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index
This is a patient questionnaire used to evaluate rheumatic symptoms, stiffness, pain and how it affects the ability to function.
Time frame: 1 year
Visual Analogue Scale
This is a patient questionnaire designed to evaluate pain.
Time frame: 1 year
SF-12 Health Survey
This is a patient questionnaire measuring health-related quality of life.
Time frame: 1 year
Duration of surgery between two treatment groups
The total length (time) of surgery will be compared between the two groups.
Time frame: 1 day
Ultrasound findings
Time frame: 1 year
Adverse events
Time frame: 1 year
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