Bursitis
Bursitis is an inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, the fluid-filled sac that lies between the femur and the iliotibial band, which is the thick wide tendon on the outside of the hip joint.
Symptoms of bursitis include pain and swelling on the outer side of the hip which may radiate down the thigh, as well as limping and stiffness in the hip joint.
Bursitis can be caused by a number of things, including stress from running on slanted surfaces, an injury to the hip or tightness of the iliotibial band. If one leg is shorter than the other, it may place pressure and friction on the bursa causing inflammation.
Treatment Options for Bursitis
- Reducing activity and altering routines
- Surgery
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Stretching exercises
- Physical therapy
- Corticosteroid injections
