Hip Bursitis

• Trochanteric bursa - located over the greater trochanter, the bony prominence on the outer side of the upper femur.

• Iliopsoas bursa - found near the groin.

Trochanteric bursitis is more common than iliopsoas bursitis.

• Trochanteric bursitis causes pain on the outer side of the hip, which worsens with prolonged walking, stair climbing, or rising from a seated position. Pain is usually worse at night, especially when lying on the affected side.

• Iliopsoas bursitis leads to pain in the groin area.

Dr Yu will first recommend:

• Resting and avoiding activities that worsen symptoms
• Anti-inflammatory medications to manage pain and swelling
• Physiotherapy, along with heat, ice, or ultrasound therapy
• Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation, with a second injection if symptoms return after a few months.

In the rare cases when these options aren't effective or the pain is severe, Dr Yu is able to perform surgery to remove the bursa and address any other contributing tendon problems.