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Bursitis, hip: Inflammation of a bursa of the hip joint. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between moving tissues of the body. There are two major bursae of the hip. Bursitis is usually not infectious, but the bursa can become infected. Treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes rest, ice, and medications for inflammation and pain. Infectious bursitis is treated with antibiotics, aspiration, and surgery.
Picture of the Anatomy of the Hip
Read about hip bursitis (inflammation of the hip bursa) symptoms (pain), causes, diagnosis and treatment (cortisone shots, surgery) of chronic and septic bursitis.
Greater trochanteric bursitis, also called hip bursitis, is a common problem of pain and inflammation over the outside of the thigh area. Hip bursitis can ...
Bursitis is caused by inflammation of a bursa, a small jelly-like sac that usually contains a small amount of fluid. Bursae are located throughout the body, most ...
Care guide for Hip Bursitis possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Hip bursitis treatment consists of allowing the inflammation to diminish, then physical therapy and stretching. In some patients, a cortisone injection is ...