Home

helps physicians and healthcare professionals

Erectile Dysfunction

helps physicians and healthcare professionals

Doctor123.org

helps physicians and healthcare professionals

Hip Bursitis


About this topic


A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac. It acts as a cushion between your bone and tendon. A tendon is a thick band that attaches your muscle to the bone. Bursae help the tendons glide and let your joints move easier. In the hip, there are two sets of bursae. There is one around the boney part of your hip joint. It is called the greater trochanter. Another set are near the groin area. These are called iliopsoas bursae. These bursae can get swollen and hurt. This problem is called hip bursitis. ‚  


View OriginalView Original

What are the causes?


  • Long-term overuse of the hip muscles
  • Prolonged pressure on the hip
  • Getting hit or hurt on the hip
  • Falling on the hip
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Gout
  • Infection

What are the main signs?


  • Pain in the hip that can go from the thigh to the buttocks
  • Trouble moving the hip
  • Trouble walking
  • Swelling
  • Stiffness
  • Achiness
  • Warmth
  • Redness

How does the doctor diagnose this health problem?


Your doctor will feel around the painful area to find where the problem is. Your doctor may order: ‚  
  • Blood tests
  • X-ray
  • MRI scan
  • Fluid removal to look for infection

How does the doctor treat this health problem?


  • Rest
  • Ice
  • Padding the hip to keep pressure off the bursa
  • Exercises
  • Physical therapy (PT)
  • Heat may be used later but not right away. Heat can make swelling worse.
  • Removing fluid from the bursa
  • Surgery is rarely done

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Help with pain and swelling
  • Fight an infection

The doctor may give you a shot of an anti-inflammatory drug called a corticosteroid. This will help with swelling. Talk with your doctor about the risks of this shot. ‚  

What can be done to prevent this health problem?


  • If your bursitis is due to overuse, try not to do movements that caused the problem.
  • Take breaks often when doing things that use repeat movements.
  • Do not sit or lie in one position for a long time. This will keep pressure off the bursae at the hips and buttocks.
  • Bend your knees when you lift to keep extra pressure off the bursae in your hips.
  • If you sleep on your side, use a pillow in between your legs. This can help keep pressure off the bursae in the hips.
  • If you are a runner, stretch before a run. Use good ways to train, such as slowly adding to how far you run.
  • Keep a healthy weight so there is not extra stress on your joints.
  • Stay active and work out to keep your muscles strong and flexible.

Where can I learn more?


American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons ‚  
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00409 ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

Copyright


Copyright ‚ © 2015 Clinical Drug Information, LLC and Lexi-Comp, Inc. ‚  
Copyright © 2016 - 2017
Doctor123.org | Disclaimer