Bursitis Hip
What is Bursitis Hip?
The bursae are a fluid sacs that reduce friction or rubbing in the tissues of the hip. Bursitis of the hip is when the bursae become irritated or inflamed, causing hip pain.
What Causes Bursitis Hip?
Causes of Bursitis Hip may include:
- Hip injuries, such as falling on the hip or having the hip come in contact with a hard surface,
- Repeated pressure applied to the hip, which can occur from biking, running or standing for an extended period of time.
- Gout
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Scoliosis
- Lower back pain
- Infection of hip bursae
- Calcium deposits or bone spurs
Bursitis Hip Symptoms
Symptoms of Bursitis Hip may include:
- Hip pain felt on the outside thigh
- Hip pain that is initially intense and sharp, but develops in to an aching sensation that spreads to more of the hip
- Hip pain that is worse during the night
- Hip pain that is worse when lying on the part of the hip that hurts
- Hip pain that is worse when standing up after sitting for an extended period of time
- Hip pain that is worse after long walks
- Hip pain that is worse after climbing stairs
- Hip pain that is worse after squatting
Bursitis Hip Diagnosis
Our hip specialists can determine if your hip pain is caused by bursitis. Your doctor will take your medical history and do a physical examination. Your doctor may order imaging such as X-rays, MRI, and ultrasound, or other tests like aspiration and lab work.
Bursitis Hip Treatment
Our hip specialists can develop a treatment plan that is right for you. Your doctor may recommend:
- Changing routine activities to avoid actions that make symptoms worse
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Using canes or crutches as needed
- Physical therapy
- Corticosteroid injection
- Surgery to remove the affected bursae