Trochanteric Bursitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Trochanteric Bursitis?
A
Inflammation of the bursa on the lateral aspect of the hip
2
Q
What are the main causes of Trochanteric Bursitis?
A
- Overuse
- Structural-scoliosis
- Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
3
Q
What are the main presentations of Trochanteric Bursitis?
A
Lateral hip pain
Pain that radiates down the thigh
4
Q
What exacerbates the pain in Trochanteric bursitis?
A
Activity
Lying on that side
Hip rotation, abduction and adduction
5
Q
How is Trochanteric bursitis diagnosed?
A
Positive Trendelenburg test
Tenderness over the greater trochanter of the femur
6
Q
What is the medical management of trochanteric bursitis?
A
- NSAID’s
* Corticosteroid injection
7
Q
What is the surgical management of trochanteric bursitis?
A
Bursectomy
