Introduction
tendinopathic tendons, gluteal tendinopathy, tendinopathy, musculoskeletal diseases
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES
Accounting for up to 30% of all musculoskeletal consultations [Whilst tendinopathy was originally considered an ‘inflammatory’ condition, the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal diseases is being re-considered.Recent molecular evidence, has acknowledged the inflammatory nature of tendinopathy with key inflammatory processes occurring even before symptoms develop [A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) study by Fitzpatrick et al. assessed the effectiveness of leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma (LR-PRP) injections in the management of gluteal tendinopathy [Limited studies to date have investigated if, and to what extent, structural change occurs on MRI in tendinopathic tendons following treatment [