Imaging Findings from the LEAP Gluteal Tendinopathy Trial: Top Hip Paper 2025 (dralisongrimaldi.com)

• LEAP trial links imaging findings (MRI, US) to clinical severity in gluteal tendinopathy.
• Common features: tendon degeneration, bursitis, insertional changes.
• Imaging supports clinical decision-making but has limitations.

"This post summarises imaging results from the LEAP gluteal tendinopathy trial. The study examined MRI and ultrasound findings in patients with gluteal tendinopathy and their correlation with clinical outcomes. Key imaging features identified include tendon degeneration, bursitis, and insertional changes. Moderate correlations with pain and function were found. The findings guide clinicians in using imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning, while cautioning against over-reliance on imaging alone."