Lateral hip pain

TROCHANTERIC BURSITIS


If your hip is bothering you, it could be a sign of trochanteric bursitis — find out how we can help

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About lateral hip pain

If you're experiencing pain or tenderness in the side of your hip, you may have trochanteric bursitis. It happens when the bursa (sac of fluid) in your hips becomes inflamed. It's more common in women, particularly those who are overweight and menopausal, or in those who have suddenly increased their physical activity.

Need to know

Some of your symptoms may include:

  • pain when climbing the stairs, getting out of a chair or walking
  • swelling or tenderness on the side of your hip
  • pain when lying on the affected hip
  • buttock pain or weakness

Quite often, your symptoms will get better over time. If they don't, our dedicated orthopaedic experts are here to help.

In most cases, your symptoms will go away over time. If they don't, we may be able to carry out tests to get to the root of the problem. Your GP or consultant will discuss these with you and answer any questions you might have.

Your consultant will explain your treatment options when you meet them. These might range from anti-inflammatory medication or injections to sessions with our expert physiotherapy teams.

Our Lateral hip pain locations

Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)

Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)

170 Tottenham Court Road W1T 7HA London
The Harley Street Clinic

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital

The Portland Hospital

205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients

The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients

30 Devonshire Street W1G 6PU London
The Princess Grace Hospital

The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Lister Hospital

The Lister Hospital

Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Shard Outpatients

The Shard Outpatients

The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
London Bridge Hospital

London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Wellington Hospital Outpatients

The Wellington Hospital Outpatients

15 - 17 Lodge Road NW8 7JA London
Chelsea Outpatients

Chelsea Outpatients

280 King's Road SW3 5AW London
The Wellington Hospital

The Wellington Hospital

8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
Golders Green Outpatients

Golders Green Outpatients

Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre NW11 9PY London

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This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.