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Trochanteric bursitis is a condition in which tender swelling occurs in the hip joint. It is caused by inflammation of the fluid-filled bursa near the hip. It commonly causes pain and discomfort on the outer side of the hip and may radiate down the thigh. This condition often results from repetitive stress, injury, or overuse and can also be associated with other conditions, such as arthritis or leg-length discrepancies.
Most people use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce trochanteric bursitis pain. However, ANF Therapy®️ is an innovative approach in orthopaedic practice that offers an alternative solution. ANF Therapy®️ utilises specially designed ANF Devices that are charged with neurological frequencies. These devices address inflammation and pain by optimising the body’s own healing processes. This therapy aims to provide rapid and long-term relief without the need for medications, making it a promising option for those seeking non-invasive and holistic treatment methods for trochanteric bursitis.
What is Trochanteric Bursitis?
Trochanteric bursitis results when something irritates your bursa near your hip. There are two types of nurses near your hip.
- Trochanteric bursa, which is located on the outer part of your hip
- Iliopsoas bursa is located on the inner side of your hip
Your hip is your body’s largest joint, helping you walk, maintain balance, and shift body weight. Any abnormality in the hip’s mechanics results in pain. Trochanteric bursitis is the most common condition in which the Trochanteric bursa becomes inflamed and causes pain in your hip.
The trochanteric bursa is located on the outer side of your hip and plays a vital role in joint movement.
There are about 160 bursa in your body. These bursaʼs are fluid-filled sacs that buffer between bone and soft tissue such as muscles, tendons and skin. Reducing friction helps your joints move smoothly and comfortably, preventing irritation and damage. The trochanteric bursa aids explicitly in the fluid movement of your hip joint, ensuring that activities like walking, running, and bending don’t lead to excessive wear and tear.
How common is Trochanteric Bursitis?
Trochanteric bursitis usually affects physically active or sedentary people. It is 80 %more common in females than males. The annual incidence of Trochanteric bursitis is about 1-2 per 10,000 patients.
What are the causes of Trochanteric Bursitis?
There can be multiple causes of Trochanteric bursitis. Anything that damages or irritates your trochanteric bursa can cause Trochanteric bursitis. The most common causes of Trochanteric bursitis include.
1-Repetitive stress:
Activities involving repetitive motion on your hip joint, such as climbing up the stairs, cycling, and running, can irritate your Trochanteric bursa.
2-Trauma to your hip joint:
Injuries during sports or falls from a height can significantly irritate your bursa, resulting in pain in your hip. Such trauma can occur from various incidents, including direct impacts during contact sports, slipping and falling, or accidents that place sudden, intense pressure on the hip joint. When the bursa is damaged, it becomes inflamed, leading to pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area. This inflammation can make it difficult to perform everyday activities, such as walking, climbing stairs, or even lying on the affected side, impacting overall mobility and quality of life.
3-Bad posture:
Your posture has a significant impact on your body. Bad posture, such as scoliosis, puts extra stress on your hip and irritates your bursa, resulting in trochanteric bursitis.
4-Leg length discrepancies:
Unequal leg length can be a disabling condition. Having one leg longer than the other can disturb your body mechanics and put extra pressure on the shorter side, resulting in trochanteric bursitis.
5-Calcification:
Calcium deposition in the tendons attached to your hip can also cause trochanteric bursitis. This calcification can lead to irritation and inflammation of the bursa, resulting in pain and discomfort in the hip area.
What Are the Risk Factors of Trochanteric Bursitis?
Some factors and health conditions make you more prone to getting trochanteric bursitis. These include:
- Age
- Gender
- Athletes
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Previous history of hip surgery
- Thyroid disease
- History of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Obesity
What Are the Symptoms of Trochanteric Bursitis?
Pain is the most prominent symptom of Trochanteric bursitis. The location of the pain depends upon the type of bursa affected. However, the symptoms include:
- Pain on the outer side of your hip
- Pain radiating down to the thigh
- Pain during sitting with cross legs
- Pain that increases with the activity
- Joint stiffness
- Tenderness
- Swelling on the outer side of your hip
- Warmth and redness
Management of Trochanteric Bursitis with ANF Therapy®️:
Your ANF Orthopedic practitioner will diagnose this condition by taking a detailed history followed by a physical examination.
History:
The first step in diagnosing trochanteric bursitis is taking a detailed history. Your ANF Therapist will ask about the following:
- The onset and duration of the disease
- The severity of the pain
- Location of the pain
- Is your pain radiating down to your leg or not?
- Are there any relieving or aggravating factors?
- Occupational history
- Past medical history
- Past surgical history
Physical examination:
After taking a detailed history, the ANF Therapist will proceed with a physical examination, which includes:
1-Inspection:
During inspection, your ANF Therapist will observe your gait and posture and look for visible swelling around your hip area.
2-Palpation:
In palpation, they will gently palpate the greater Trochanter of your hip joint to look for warmth and tenderness.
3-Range of Motion:
Your ANF Therapist will ask you to perform the movement at your hip joint (extension, flexion, abduction, addiction, internal and external rotation. During this, they will notice pain or restricted movement during the movement.
4-Strength Testing:
In this test, they will check the strength of your hip muscles.
5-Special Tests:
Other special tests include:
Tenderness at the Greater Trochanter:
Your ANF Therapist will gently palpate the greater trochanter to check for tenderness.
Ober’s Test:
In this test, they will assess the tightness of your iliotibial band, which can also cause Trochanteric bursitis.
FABER Test (Flexion, Abduction, and External Rotation):
This test differentiates the trochanteric syndrome from other spine disorders.
Application of ANF Devices:
According to Dr. Mikel H-G Hoff, ANF Devices aim to treat patients with trochanteric bursitis, enabling them to live pain-free lives without complications. The treatment involves applying three types of devices to the affected part of the body:
Anti-inflammatory devices:
The positive and negative anti-inflammatory devices are applied to the affected area. These devices are designed to reduce inflammation in the affected area. They target and neutralise inflammatory substances, alleviating pain and swelling.
Antioxidant Devices:
These devices are applied along with the anti-inflammatory devices and help combat oxidative stress by removing harmful free radicals from the body. Reducing oxidative damage supports the healing process and improves overall cellular health.
Neurological Devices:
These devices aim to restore and optimise neurological frequencies and help recover damaged neurological functions, promoting better nerve health and function.
Expected outcome:
Follow-up:
Regular follow-ups are essential to treat trochanteric bursitis by using ANF Devices. Your ANF Therapist will guide you on the number of follow-up sessions and treatment duration. You will need to change ANF Devices after 72 hours. Your therapist will create a personalised treatment plan for you and educate you on changes and training exercises.
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What Are the Differentials of Trochanteric Bursitis?
Several diseases cause hip pain. The differentials of trochanteric bursitis include the following:
- Osteoarthritis of the hip joint
- Femoral head fracture
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Snapping hip syndrome
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Cellulitis
- Muscle tear (gluteus medius)
How Can I Prevent Trochanteric Bursitis?
You can prevent yourself from having trochanteric bursitis by following these measures:
- Avoid repetitive motions and take breaks
- Healthy exercise to maintain your body weight
- Avoid lying on one side of your leg for too long period
- A healthy diet to make your bones healthy
- Maintain your body posture
- Use shoes instead to compensate for the height difference between the legs.
FAQs:
Is Trochanteric bursitis permanent?
No, trochanteric bursitis is not permanent. It often resolves independently after a few months of rest and appropriate treatment. However, recurrence is common, especially if the same repetitive activities that caused the condition initially are continued.
How long does Trochanteric bursitis last?
The symptoms of trochanteric bursitis begin to resolve in 6 to 10 weeks with appropriate treatment and prevention.
What makes Trochanteric bursitis worse?
Some aggravating factors make this condition worse. These are:
- Sitting on hard places for long periods
- Repetitive stress
- Lying on the affected side
- Running and cycling
What happens if Trochanteric bursitis is left untreated?
If trochanteric bursitis remains untreated for an extended period of time, it causes the following complications:
- Persistent pain in the hip
- Reduced mobility and stability of the hip
- Limping gait
- Sleep disturbance
Can ANF Therapy®️ treat Trochanteric bursitis?
It aims to reduce inflammation, combat oxidative stress, and restore neurological function to provide rapid relief and long-term recovery from symptoms.
About ANF Therapy®️
ANF Therapy®️ uses circular ANF Devices, which are applied directly on the skin after palpation and assessment by a trained ANF Therapist following the ANF Therapy®️ Method, Patented Model no. U202030252, ES1259974.
The ANF Therapy®️ purpose is the alleviation of injury and pain within minutes.
Our aim is that the patient experiences a reduction of pain and swelling, an increase in range of motion, and an improvement in quality of life related to health. Non-transdermal, non-invasive device, NO needles or chemicals are used.
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