Hip

Pain localized in the back portion of the hip, accentuated by sitting or getting out of a chair. A chronic bursitis and tendonitis can occur which is difficult to treat without accurate diagnosis and appropriate measures.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of greater trochanteric bursitis can be made with either ultrasound technique or an MRI scan.

Treatment of Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

Treatment to greater trochanteric bursitis is highly successful with multiple trephination technique under local anesthesia in the office. Cortisone injections are also frequently employed in this region.

Degenerative arthritis of the hip is diagnosed by physical exam. The patient loses range of motion and usually has pain even at rest. An x-ray is most commonly utilized to diagnose this condition.

Treatment

Treatment of degenerative arthritis in this hip in the early stages can be performed with ultrasound-guided injections into the hip joint. In some cases, arthroscopic surgery can be employed or actual replacement of the hip joint.