How do you treat bursitis in the thigh?

How is trochanteric bursitis treated?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
Corticosteroid injections given by your healthcare provider.
Physical therapy that includes range of motion exercises and splinting.
Surgery, when other treatments are not effective.

Does bursitis affect the thigh?

Trochanteric bursitis brings warmth, swelling and pain to your outer thigh that can spread down to your knee. Walking intensifies the pain, limping is common and climbing steps can become difficult.

Where is the bursa located?

A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that works as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae (this is the plural of bursa) are located next to the tendons near the large joints, such as in the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

Does bursitis mean surgical removal of a bursa?

Doctors typically perform surgery as a last resort for chronic pain, but if bursitis surgery is necessary, the tendon or muscle covering the bursa is cut into and the bursa removed from the bone below. Bursitis may affect joints that move repetitively, such as the knee. Three types of bursitis exist.

How to inject a trochanteric bursa?

The procedure for a diagnostic injection is to give a local anesthetic without epinephrine (eg, 5 mL of 1-2% lidocaine). This is injected into the affected trochanteric bursa via a 22-gauge needle.

What are some of the causes of thigh pain?

Some common causes of leg pain include: Achilles tendinitis. Achilles tendon rupture. ACL injury (tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee) Ankylosing spondylitis.

What causes pain in the upper inner thigh?

Septic arthritis, which is inflammation of one or more joints due to bacteria, and surgical procedures, can also cause inner thigh pain. Over-exertion, overstretching, and abruptly interrupting physical activity are the most common causes of inner thigh pain.