The melbourne hip MRI score (MHIP score): reliability of a novel scoring system for MRI assessment of severity in gluteal tendinopathy

Abstract

Introduction: Gluteal tendinopathy is a common cause of lateral hip pain and is the most common lower limb tendinopathy. The condition is most prevalent in middle aged women. The diagnosis of gluteal tendinopathy is based on the history of localized lateral hip pain, clinical signs and medical imaging. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to identify gluteal tendinopathy but there has been no accepted validated scoring system to determine severity. The aim of this project was to validate a new scoring system; the MHIP score for gluteal tendinopathy.