trochanteric bursitis Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
inflammation of bursa over greater trochanter of hip
2
Q
inflammation can be due to
A
friction
trauma
inflammatory conditions e.g. RA
infection
3
Q
features
A
gradual onset lateral hip pain - ache/burn
worse with activity, sitting sound long time
can disrupt sleep
4
Q
OE
A
tenderness over greater trochanter
+ trendelenburg’s test
pain on resisted movements - abduction, internal rotation, external rotation
5
Q
Mx
A
rest
analgesia
physiotherapy
steroid injections
if infective - antib
