trochanteric bursitis

Question 1

what is trochanteric bursitis?

Answer 1

inflammation of a bursa over the greater trochanter on the outer hip.

Question 2

what can cause inflammation of the the trochanter?

Answer 2

Friction from repetitive movements
Trauma
Inflammatory conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
Infection – referred to as septic bursitis

Question 3

which special tests should you do for diagnosis?

Answer 3

Trendelenburg test
Resisted abduction of the hip
Resisted internal rotation of the hip
Resisted external rotation of the hip

positive trendelburg test- hip will drop in the hop position

Question 4

what are management options?

Answer 4

Rest
Ice
Analgesia (e.g., ibuprofen or naproxen)
Physiotherapy
Steroid injections

antibiotics if it is due to an infection

Question 5

how long does it take to get better?

Answer 5

It can take 6-9 months to recover fully, sometimes longer.