Trochanteric Bursitis

Pain in the outside portion of the hip, thigh area or in the buttock is the main symptom of greater trochanteric bursitis. The pain may become worse in the night, when lying on the affected side, during activities such as prolonged walking, climbing stairs, squatting. Pain may also aggravate while standing up after being in sitting position for a long time.

Symptoms

• Redness and swelling
• Pain outside of the hip

Treatments

• Stem Cell Therapy
• PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma
• Corticosteroid injection
• Activity modification use of anti-inflammatory medication to control pain and use of support from walking cane or crutches while walking

Surgical treatment that involves removal of the bursa may be recommended if the pain and inflammation in the bursa does not resolve with conservative treatment approaches.