Trochanteric Bursitis
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?
- Hip pain
- Buttock pain
- Pain that spreads down the outside of the thigh to the knee area
- Pain that increases during activity
- Pain that may disturb sleep
- Tenderness when you press on the hip area, or lie on the affected side
- Limping
- Swelling in the hip
- Redness and warmth
Bursae are fluid filled sacs that create a cushion between the bones, ligaments, tendons, muscle, and skin. Trochanteric Bursitis describes a condition in which one or more of these sacs within the hip joint become inflamed. This condition is commonly caused by repeated movement or prolonged pressure on the affected area. Bursitis can be caused by overuse, injury, or conditions like arthritis or infection.