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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.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Unusual: It is very unusual for greater trochanteric bursits to cause pain below the knee. More likely the pain is from a radiculopathy (sciatica).

Dr Evangelista agreed

Answered 12/21/2014

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A member asked:

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.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Dr Evangelista agreed

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