Greater trochanteric bursitis

1. Where is the trochanteric bursa located?
2. What conditions is trochanteric bursitis associated with?
3. What are the symptoms?
4. What is the provocative test?
5. What is the treatment?

Answers:
1. Located over greater trochanter and deep to gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and TFL.
2. Hip OA, obesity, leg length discrepancy, direct trauma, overuse, herniated lumbar disc, and hemiparesis.
3. Night pain, inability to like on affected side, hip snapping.
4. Pain over greater troch during movement from full extension to flexion.
5. IT band stretching, NSAIDs, hip adductor strengthening, local cortisone injection.