Trochanteric bursitis may affect the hip's outer area, or the outside part of the upper leg, from the hip to the knee along the thigh.
Symptoms include pain on the outside of the hip that's worse with activities such as standing, walking, or running.
Treatments include ice, anti-inflammatory medications, steroid injections, and physical therapy. Weight loss might help.
More than 200,000 US cases per year
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging often required
Medium-term: resolves within months
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.
Most commonly caused due to
- Injury
- Repetitive movement
- Excessive pressure on the joints
Other causes include:
- Conditions like arthritis and gout
- Infection
- Immune deficiencies including HIV and diabetes
- Trauma
- Autoimmune disorders that can cause inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma & systemic lupus erythematosus
- Certain medications
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