Trochanteric Bursitis (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

The video tutorial covers trochanteric bursitis, also known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome. It discusses the condition's causes, such as running on uneven surfaces and leg length discrepancies, and its pathophysiology involving inflammation of the bursa near the hip. The clinical features include sharp pain on the lateral hip, which can be unilateral or bilateral. Diagnosis is clinical, often involving palpation and external rotation tests. Treatment includes rest, ice, NSAIDs, and in some cases, physical therapy or surgery.

Explain the difference between unilateral and bilateral trochanteric pain syndrome.

What role do Bursa play in the hip joint?

What treatments are commonly recommended for trochanteric Bursitis?