Trochanteric Bursitis
TROCHANTERIC BURSITIS
Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation of the bursa (fluid-filled sac near a joint) at the part of the hip called the greater trochanter. When this bursa becomes irritated or inflamed, it causes pain in the hip. This is a common cause of hip pain.
Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation (swelling) of the bursa (fluid-filled sac near a joint) at the outside (lateral) point of the hip known as the greater trochanter. When this bursa becomes irritated or inflamed, it causes pain in the hip. This is a common cause of hip pain.
HIP BURSA ANATOMY
DISEASE EXPLAINED
SYMPTOMS
Trochanteric bursitis typically causes the following symptoms:
Pain on the outside of the hip and thigh or in the buttock.
Pain when lying on the affected side.
Pain when you press in or on the outside of the hip.
Pain that gets worse during activities such as getting up from a deep chair or getting out of a car.
Pain with walking up stairs.
CAUSES
Trochanteric bursitis can result from one or more of the following events:
Injury to the point of the hip. This can include falling onto the hip, bumping the hip into an object, or lying on one side of the body for an extended period.
Play or work activities that cause overuse or injury to the joint areas. Such activities might include running upstairs, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.
Incorrect posture. This condition can be caused by scoliosis, arthritis of the lumbar (lower) spine, and other spine problems.
Stress on the soft tissues as a result of an abnormal or poorly positioned joint or bone (such as leg length differences or arthritis in a joint).
Other diseases or conditions. These may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriasis, thyroid disease or an unusual drug reaction. In rare cases, bursitis can result from infection.
Previous surgery around the hip or prosthetic implants in the hip.
Hip bone spurs or calcium deposits in the tendons that attach to the trochanter.
Bursitis is more common in women and in middle-aged or elderly people. Beyond the situations mentioned above, in many cases, the cause of trochanteric bursitis is unknown.
TREATMENT
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment goals include reducing pain and inflammation (swelling), preserving mobility, and preventing disability and recurrence.
Treatment recommendations may include a combination of rest, splints, heat and cold application. More advanced treatment options include:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
Corticosteroid injections given by your healthcare provider. Injections work quickly to decrease the inflammation and pain.
Physical therapy that includes range of motion exercises and splinting. This can be very beneficial.
Surgery, when other treatments are not effective.
DISCLAIMER
- All of the opinions expressed within the educational information delivered within the provided links are those of their authors and not necessarily those of either your treating doctor or CRO.
- This site is for educational purposes only!!
- Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.