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I have had hip bursitis for a few years. steroid injection helped for a little while.could the bursitis be caused from my bad back?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Hip bursitis: Bursitis of the hip can be from running, falls, repetitive physical contact,biking, but I'm unsure that chronic back problems are a predisposing condition. An orthopedic specialist is best qualified to answer this question and advise you.

Answered 6/26/2018

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A member asked:

I have had hip bursitis for a few years. steroid injection helped for a little while.could the bursitis be caused from my bad back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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