Patient Positioning
Patient lies on the opposite hip.
Probe Positioning
Place the transducer over the greater trochanter as a landmark.
Note: the gluteus minimus tendon is located anteriorly and inserts into the anterior facet of the greater trochanter. The gluteus medius inserts into the lateral facet of the greater trochanter. In normal conditions, the bursae around the greater trochanter are not detectable.