Trochanteric Bursitis

What is Trochanteric Bursitis?

A common spot for bursitis is on the side of the hip. Here a large tendon passes over the bony bump on the side of the hip. The bony bump is called the Greater Trochanter. Inflammation in the bursa between the tendon and the greater trochanter is called Trochanteric Bursitis.

Symptoms of Trochanteric Bursitis

• Pain at the bump area
• Limping
• Stiffness in the hip joint

Causes of Trochanteric Bursitis

• Friction of the bursa
• A fall on the hips

Treatment for Trochanteric Bursitis

• Reducing their activities or changing the way they do their activities
• Physio-Therapy
• Anti-inflammatory medication or injection
• Surgery

SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY OUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ORTHOPAEDICS, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR ANKLE PAIN, BACK PAIN, ELBOW PAIN, HAND PAIN, HIP PAIN, KNEE PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.