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ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Integration of Shear-Wave Elastography and Inertial Motion Sensing for Quantitative Monitoring of Tendon Remodeling After Shockwave Therapy in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.

Gabriele Santilli, Antonello Ciccarelli, Francesco Agostini, Andrea Bernetti, Mario Vetrano, Sveva Maria Nusca, Eleonora Latini, Massimiliano Mangone, Samanta Taurone, Daniele Coraci and 3 more

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Gabriele SantilliDepartment of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Division of Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", 00135 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2658-4860
Antonello CiccarelliDepartment of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Division of Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", 00135 Rome, Italy.
Francesco AgostiniDepartment of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Andrea BernettiDepartment of Biological and Environmental Science and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0204-9831
Mario VetranoPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8680-4004
Sveva Maria NuscaPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1746-7398
Eleonora LatiniPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy.
Massimiliano MangoneDepartment of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Samanta TauroneDepartment of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Division of Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", 00135 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0354-894X
Daniele CoraciRehabilitation Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7019-9006
Giorgio FelzaniSan Raffaele Sulmona, Viale dell'Agricoltura, 67039 Sulmona, Italy.
Marco PaoloniDepartment of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0947-9711
Valter SantilliSan Raffaele Sulmona, Viale dell'Agricoltura, 67039 Sulmona, Italy.

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backgroundGreater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is associated with structural tendon alterations and functional impairment. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a common treatment, but objective monitoring of tendon remodeling and motor recovery remains limited.

objectiveThis study aimed to integrate shear-wave elastography (SWE) expressed in m/s and wearable inertial measurement unit (IMU) as biosensing tools for the quantitative assessment of tendon elasticity, morphology, and hip motion after ESWT in GTPS.

methodsIn a prospective cohort of adults with chronic GTPS, shear wave elastography (SWE) quantified gluteus medius tendon (GMT) elasticity and thickness, while hip abduction range of motion (ROM) was measured using a triaxial inertial measurement unit. Clinical scores on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Harris Hip Score (HHS), Low Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), and Roles and Maudsley score (RM) were collected at baseline (T0) and at 6 months (T1).

resultsThirty-five patients completed follow-up. Pain and function improved significantly (VAS, HHS, LEFS, RM; all

conclusionsIntegrating elastography with inertial sensor-based motion analysis provides complementary, quantitative insights into tendon remodeling and functional recovery after ESWT in GTPS. These findings support combined imaging and wearable motion measures to monitor treatment response over time.

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biomarkersbiosensorschronic tendinopathyextracorporeal shockwave therapyfunctional outcomegluteus medius tendinopathygreater trochanteric pain syndromehip abductionpain assessmentshear wave elastographySWE velocitytendon thickness

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PMCPMC12837254

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