The Greater trochanteric tendinosis is an irritation of the tendon insertions and the bursa at the greater trochanter of the femur (also known as trochanteric bursitis or greater trochanteric pain syndrome).
Causes are usually overuse and age-related decline in load-bearing capacity; women are affected more frequently and usually over the age of 60.
From our patient consultations and the medical reports submitted.
Almost always in this order.
For greater trochanteric pain, management usually begins with rest, physiotherapy, cortisone injections into the bursa, and shockwave therapy — if irritation persists, surgical removal of the bursa is occasionally considered. Injections are often only temporarily effective, and repeated doses of cortisone can further weaken the tendon tissue.
At the greater trochanter of the femur, the attachments of the gluteal tendons (Mm. glutei) and a bursa meet. In the event of overload, such as from asymmetrical gait patterns or frequent lying on the side, the tendon remodelling process falls behind here, and the bursa becomes inflamed as a result. Because this structure lies directly under the skin, it is easily accessible from the outside — unlike, for example, a deeply situated nerve root.
Axomera targets precisely this region: computer-controlled electrical signals in the dimension of cellular electrical fields are placed with millimetre precision at the tendon attachment and bursa. The goal is to shift the disrupted tendon remodelling back in favour of healing — not just to mask the pain. This neurophysiological hypothesis is empirically founded on many patient case studies (real-world data), not on controlled trials; as with other indications, around 20–30% of those treated do not respond.
How inflammation and pain are connected →One millimeter decides whether the field is on the irritated tissue or next to it. That is why we perform an ultrasound beforehand.
Axomera is an internationally patented bioelectrical procedure.
How Axomera therapy works →Every therapy needs its own examination — for us, this includes the Axomera diagnostics and the Axomera therapy.
For about six years, pain in the left hip when lying down; injections and physiotherapy never fully helped, especially at night on my side. After three Axomera therapies — significantly better after just the first one — the pain disappeared.
Female patient, 35 — indicated individual clinical course.
Documented individual cases, with patient consent. Individual outcomes differ.
Developer of Axomera therapy · Medical Director
As the developer of Axomera therapy, he oversees the indication and is involved in your treatment personally upon request. His experience in conservative pain medicine informs the planning of your treatment series.
Doctor, orthopaedics & trauma surgery (in specialist training)
Performs your Axomera treatment and accompanies you throughout the entire treatment series. He reviews your findings and assesses whether the procedure is suitable for you. He also participates in the technical development.
Doctor, Specialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery
Organises your previous findings, performs Axomera diagnostics, and accompanies you throughout the entire treatment series. He reviews your findings and, based on his experience, assesses whether the procedure is suitable for you.
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