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Hip bursitis causes pain on the outside of the hip. It often hurts to lie on that side at night, climb stairs, stand on one leg or get out of a car.
At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, MD at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale checks the hip with an ultrasound scan in the office. He then offers an exercise plan, guided injections and, for some patients, PRP.
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A bursa is a small, fluid-filled cushion. One sits over the bony point on the outside of the hip, called the greater trochanter. When this area is sore, it has long been called trochanteric bursitis or hip bursitis.
Doctors now know that most outer hip pain comes from the gluteal tendons, which attach the buttock muscles to the hip bone, more than from the bursa itself. That is why it is also called greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) or gluteal tendinopathy. This matters, because tendons get better with the right kind of exercise.
It is most common in women over 40, runners, and people who have gained weight or increased their activity quickly. Groin pain points more to hip arthritis or a hip labral tear. Pain from the lower back can also spread to the hip.
Hip bursitis is not dangerous, but without the right care it can last for a long time. Ongoing pain can disturb sleep, limit walking and lead to weaker hip muscles, which puts more strain on the tendons. Getting a clear diagnosis and starting the right exercises early helps.
Most people get better without surgery. Options at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale may include:
Learning which positions squeeze the tendons, plus a step-by-step hip strengthening program. This is the main treatment.
Avoiding crossing your legs, sitting in low chairs and lying on the sore side. A pillow between the knees at night can help.
A cortisone injection placed while watching on ultrasound can ease pain for a while so exercise is easier.
For long-lasting pain from worn gluteal tendons, PRP (made from your own blood) may be considered. See PRP therapy in Fort Lauderdale.
Read how image-guided injections improve accuracy. Not every treatment is right for everyone, and results vary. Dr. Gonzalez will tell you at your visit which options fit you. Surgery is rarely needed. If it is the better fit, he will explain why and help with a referral.
At IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Gonzalez also treats hip pain and arthritis, hip labral tears and hamstring injuries.
Providing hip bursitis and outer hip pain treatment to residents in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Oakland Park, Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano Beach, and Broward County, and to patients from Palm Beach County. For our Hialeah office, se habla español.
Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990
Triple board-certified · Fellowship-trained at the Andrews Institute · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jorge Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale for an in-office ultrasound of your hip and a clear treatment plan.
Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online
Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Hip bursitis treatment at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.
