Question 1

does trochanteric bursitis last forever?

Accepted Answer

No: It is generally fairly easy to treat and often cure. See an orthopedist or rheumatologist.

Question 2

what are the consequences of trochanteric bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Trochanteric bursitis (also called trochanteric pain syndrome) causes discomfort at the side of the leg near the hip.  Patients classically complain that they cannot lie on that side without "knifelike" pain.  The condition is uncomfortable, but not dangerous in itself.  Treatment usually includes anti-inflammatories, sometimes by injection into the painful area.

Question 3

what is the best way to treat trochanteric bursitis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Relative rest, stretching and nonsteroidal medications.  If it persists, see your doctor.

Question 4

what can i do to treat chronic trochanteric bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Exercise, injection: The total program can include physical therapy, exercise and even injections. Your diagnosis needs to be confirmed. Exercise can be crucial to your relief. Physicial therapy can guide you under direction of your physician. Injections can also lead to relief.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: trochanteric bursitis?

Accepted Answer

May cause hip pain: A bursa is a fluid filled sac that helps cushion and decrease the friction between the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, etc of the body's joints. Bursitis occurs when the bursa is inflammed. The trochanteric bursa is located on the outer side of the hip (see picture). It's named for it's position on the bone (greater trochanter of the femur).

Question 6

treatments for trochanteric bursitis cases?

Accepted Answer

Several are availabl: For acute bursitis, local steroid injection is often curative. When this is not possible or when symptoms are more  chronic then using anti-inflammatory medications for short periods of time ( 10-14days) is helpful. In either case, physical therapy modalities may also be helpful to relieve pain.

Question 7

what is trochanteric bursitis of the hip? how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation.: It is an inflammation of the bursa ( sac of fluid), on the outside of your hip. Usually treated with anti-inflammatory medication, icing and physical therapy. Sometimes a cortisone injection is required.

Question 8

how long should a cortisone injection last for someone with trochanteric bursitis?

Accepted Answer

It depend: Cortisone injection suppose to take care of the bursitis, if it come back that time we may give another shot and if continue to happen we may think of doing surgery to take out surgically.

Question 9

what do you advise if i was diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis (in both hips) is continuing to work making it worse?

Accepted Answer

See details: It is likely that bilateral pain in that area is actually referred pain from the lower back instead of a true bursitis. If it is a true bursitis, a local cortisone injection can be very helpful. This is not a cause for disability or stopping work.

Question 10

does trochanteric bursitis lead to hip pain?

Accepted Answer

No: True hip joint pain is not related to trochanteric bursitis. However it often a component of low back pain.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Trochanteric bursitis

A member asked:

Does trochanteric bursitis last forever?

A member asked:

What are the consequences of trochanteric bursitis?

A member asked:

What is the best way to treat trochanteric bursitis?

A member asked:

What can i do to treat chronic trochanteric bursitis?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: trochanteric bursitis?

A member asked:

Treatments for trochanteric bursitis cases?

A member asked:

What is trochanteric bursitis of the hip? how is it treated?

A member asked:

How long should a cortisone injection last for someone with trochanteric bursitis?

A member asked:

What do you advise if i was diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis (in both hips) is continuing to work making it worse?

A member asked:

Does trochanteric bursitis lead to hip pain?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?