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What Causes Trochanteric Bursitis?
Question: Deep pain from greater trochanter down to just above the left knee laterally; woken up from sleep; iced for about 45 minutes until pain let up for the most part. 2 hours later woken again with pain mainly around greater trochanter; iced for 30 min. Now great discomfort from trochanter down IT band
Brief Answer:
Possible diagnosis: Trochanteric Bursitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
Pain originating from greater trochanter could most possibly be due to trochanteric bursitis. Trochanteric bursitis is the inflammation of the Trochanteric bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac.
Management of trochanteric bursa is detailed below:
-Take adequate rest
-avoid activities that put stress on your hips like jogging
-Apply ice to relieve pain
-Continue Meloxicam
It is also important to get an X-ray of Hip joint done, to rule out underlying arthritis as a cause for pain. Please be advised to follow-up with a primary care provider/orthopedician to get an x-ray done.
Sometimes in the case of chronic symptoms, a steroid injection into the joint is also tried.
In future, recurrent episodes of trochanteric bursitis can be prevented by
-Weight loss, if needed
-Physical therapy to strengthen muscles
-Wearing comfortable shoes
-Using a cane to support your hip while walking, if needed
Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any further questions or concerns here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Possible diagnosis: Trochanteric Bursitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
Pain originating from greater trochanter could most possibly be due to trochanteric bursitis. Trochanteric bursitis is the inflammation of the Trochanteric bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac.
Management of trochanteric bursa is detailed below:
-Take adequate rest
-avoid activities that put stress on your hips like jogging
-Apply ice to relieve pain
-Continue Meloxicam
It is also important to get an X-ray of Hip joint done, to rule out underlying arthritis as a cause for pain. Please be advised to follow-up with a primary care provider/orthopedician to get an x-ray done.
Sometimes in the case of chronic symptoms, a steroid injection into the joint is also tried.
In future, recurrent episodes of trochanteric bursitis can be prevented by
-Weight loss, if needed
-Physical therapy to strengthen muscles
-Wearing comfortable shoes
-Using a cane to support your hip while walking, if needed
Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any further questions or concerns here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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