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Dra. María Méndez
Terapia ecoguiada
Condition · Palma de Mallorca

Trochanteric bursitis: pain on the outside of the hip

Trochanteric bursitis, or greater trochanteric pain syndrome, is a very common cause of pain on the outer side of the hip, especially when lying on that side or walking.

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Symptoms

  • Pain on the outside of the hip that may spread down the thigh
  • Discomfort when sleeping on that side
  • Pain climbing stairs or getting up from a chair
  • Tenderness when pressing the area

Diagnosis and treatment

Ultrasound shows whether the pain comes from the bursa, the gluteal tendons or both. With that information the treatment is chosen: an ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection during intense pain, or therapies such as platelet-rich plasma or monocytes when there is chronic tendon involvement.

Treatment is completed with specific strengthening exercises.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the same as hip osteoarthritis?

No. Osteoarthritis affects the joint, while trochanteric bursitis affects the tissues on the outside of the hip. Examination and ultrasound tell them apart.