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I was wondering if trochanteric bursitis could be causing all the pain i am having in leg, knee, ankle, thigh, pain since 10/9/2012.
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It can be: For the some reason it could be altering your gait and the way you are moving. In either case, i would see an orthopedist for care.
Answered 5/18/2017
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Unusual: It is very unusual for greater trochanteric bursits to cause pain below the knee. More likely the pain is from a radiculopathy (sciatica).
Answered 12/21/2014
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