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HIP BURSITIS

HIP BURSITIS
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Hip bursitis refers to the bursae's inflammation, which are jelly-like sacs located throughout the body that serve as cushions between the bones and soft tissue to reduce friction. Concerning hip bursitis, there are two significant conditions, trochanteric and iliopsoas bursitis.

What is Trochanteric Bursitis?

Trochanteric bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa, located on the outside, bony point of the hip, known as the greater trochanter.

What Are the Symptoms of Trochanteric Bursitis?

Trochanteric bursitis symptoms entail sharp and sometimes intense hip pain on the outside portion of the upper leg that may worsen with standing, walking, running, or lying on the afflicted area.

What is Iliopsoas Bursitis?

Iliopsoas bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa located beneath the muscle known as the iliopsoas in the front of the hip.

What Are the Symptoms of Iliopsoas Bursitis?

The symptoms of iliopsoas bursitis entail pain near the front of the hip that may radiate down your thighs, ending at your knees. It is not uncommon for some people to experience stiffness and tightness in those areas in the morning. Certain activities such as walking upstairs, exercising, and rising from a seated position may exacerbate the discomfort.

Hip Bursitis Diagnosis & Treatment Gustavel Orthopedics Boise

What Are the Risk Factors for Hip Bursitis?

While hip bursitis can affect anyone, some people are more prone to developing the condition. Risk factors associated with hip bursitis include:

Previously suffering from hip injuries resulting from falls, bumps, or lying on one side for extended periods.
Overuse injuries occurring from bicycling, climbing, running, and standing for long periods.
Rheumatoid arthritis, which makes the development of hip bursitis more likely.
Being middle-aged or elderly.

How Is Hip Bursitis Diagnosed?

Orthopedists use an array of methods to diagnose hip bursitis accurately. These methods include:

A physical examination, which entails applying pressure on your bursa.
Imaging tests such as X-rays, MRI's, hip ultrasounds, and a bone scan.

What Are the Treatment Options for Hip Bursitis?

There are several options concerning the treatment of hip bursitis. Non-severe forms of hip bursitis can be treated without surgery via:

Physical Therapy

This is an effective way to treat various hip conditions. A physical therapist may subscribe to exercises specifically designed to increase strength and flexibility in combination with ice, heat, and rolling therapy.

Activity Modification

An Orthopedist may recommend this treatment to promote healing and mitigate the potential worsening of the condition.

Steroid Injections

This treatment can act as a local anesthetic and help relieve some hip bursitis’ symptoms.

An Arthroscopy

For more severe cases, an orthopedic surgeon may recommend this minimally invasive surgical procedure to visualize, examine, diagnose, and treat problems inside the joint.

Gustavel Orthopedics Can Help with Hip Bursitis

Our team at Gustavel Orthopedics consists of:

Dr. Michael Gustavel - a renowned orthopedic surgeon with close to 20 years of experience
Mary Ann Ozier - an NCCPA, BLS, and ACLS certified surgical physician assistant with over 20 years of experience
Amy Waselchuk- an NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant with over 25 years of orthopedic experience
Christine Hughes - a Clinical Athletic Trainer currently obtaining her doctorate in the DAT program at the University of Idah0

For patients seeking hip bursitis relief in Boise, Idaho, we can help. Contact Gustavel Orthopedics to schedule a consultation and explore treatment options recommended for your hip bursitis so you can get back to life.