trochanteric bursitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is trochanteric bursitis
A
repetitive trauma caused by iliotibial band tracking over trochanteric bursa causing inflammation of the bursa
2
Q
common people to get it
A
females
young runners and older patients
3
Q
where does the pain present
A
lateral aspect of hip
pain on palpation of greater trochanter
4
Q
how is it diagnosed
A
clinically
radiograph usually unremarkable
visible on MRIbut not usually needed
5
Q
management of trochanteric bursitis
A
Analgesia
NSAIDs
Physiotherapy
Steroid injection
No proven benefit from surgery
6
Q
radiographic signs of OA
A
joint space narrowing
subchondral sclerosis
osteophytes
cyst formation
