Trochanteric Bursitis Treatment
Can trochanteric bursitis be treated without surgery?
Initial treatment for trochanteric bursitis does not involve surgery. Many individuals find relief with lifestyle modifications, which include:
- Activity modification to avoid activities that worsen symptoms.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen and celecoxib, which help reduce hip pain and hip inflammation.
- Using a cane or crutches to help with walking.
- Weight loss.
- Physical therapy to increase hip strength and flexibility. This can include stretching the hip joint, rolling therapy, and/or learning to use ice or heat to relieve pain.
- Injection to the greater trochanteric bursa may help with pain relief temporarily (months) or permanently. This involves injecting corticosteroid (a type of medication that helps reduce hip inflammation) to the lateral hip and affected bursa.
It’s critical to understand every person heals differently and exact timelines can vary from patient to patient, with some individuals experiencing a faster or slower recovery. Your surgeon and physical therapist will work with you to create an individualized approach to best determine the pace for a successful recovery after surgery. Patients should follow adhere to the post operative instructions, engage in prescribed rehabilitation exercises, and communicate any concerns or setbacks during the recovery journey to achieve the best possible outcome after a trochanteric bursectomy.
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