INTRODUCTION: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common and disabling hip condition. Hypermobility has been suggested as a possible cause of GTPS. The purpose of this study was to report the prevalence of hypermobility and to investigate its impact on hip-related function and awareness in patients with GTPS.

METHODS: This cross-sectional study was based on a cohort of patients diagnosed with GTPS in the 2013-2015 period. Hypermobility was investigated with the Beighton Score and defined by a cut-off score ≥ 5. Data on patients' current hip function and awareness were collected with the questionnaires the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score and the Forgotten Joint Score.

RESULTS: A total of 612 patients with GTPS were identified based on the diagnosis system; out of those, 390 patients were assessed for eligibility, and 145 (37%) were included. The prevalence of hypermobility within this cohort was estimated to be 11% (95% confidence interval (CI): 3-26%) for males and 25% (95% CI: 17-34%) for females. No significant association was found between hypermobility and self-reported hip function and awareness.

CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of hypermobility in patients with GTPS was high, but the prevalence of hypermobility did not influence hip function and awareness. The results were based on a very low response rate and should be interpreted with this in mind.

FUNDING: none.

TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.