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.

If you’re exploring treatment options for trochanteric bursitis, schedule a consultation with the board-certified hip surgeons at MM Orthopaedics. From physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications to advanced injection therapy, MM Orthopaedics offers expert care in Santa Monica for patients from Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach.