What are some reasons for trochanter pain?

Several reasons: Trochanteric pain is typically due to bursitis but can also be due to strain or tear of the gluteal tendons. I have also seen trochanteric pain referred from an intra-articlular joint problem and lumbar spine. A thorough history and physical will usually point you in the right direction. A simple x-ray, nsaid's and physical therapy usually help. Mri if no improvement.

The hip list: Trochanteric bursitis if includes butt and back piriformis si joint; with a limp and joint stifff hip arthritis pelvis and bone tumor avn of hip to name a few.

Bursitis # 1: Lateral hip pain (greater trochanter area) causes include bursitis, gluteus medius and minimus tendinitis, proximal it band syndrome, sacroiliac dysfunction and referred pain from the lumbar spine. Less common diagnoses include labral (cartilage) tears, osteoarthitis (usu. Hurts in front/groin), avascular necrosis and bone tumors.