Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation and swelling of the bursa located between the point of the hip (trochanter) and the overlying gluteal muscles. (A bursa is a fluid-filled sac which allows adjacent tissues to slide over one another without friction.) It occurs when the trochanteric bursa is irritated and this commonly results from excessive friction on the bursa.
Symptoms of Trochanteric Bursitis
Pain over the outside of the hip
Pain down the outside of the thigh as far down as the knee
Pain aggravated by hip movements such as walking, running, stair climbing, leg crossing and getting in and out of the car
The area may be tender to touch and warm
Shock Wave Therapy & Trochanteric Bursitis
According to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, patients receiving shock wave therapy for trochanteric bursitis had improvement in their condition that continued 12 months after treatment and concluded that shock wave therapy is an effective treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
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