Definition of Bursitis, hip
Bursitis, hip: Inflammation of a bursa of the hip
joint. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that
functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between moving
tissues of the body.
There are two major bursae of the hip. Bursitis is usually not
infectious, but the bursa
can become infected. Treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes
rest, ice, and
medications for inflammation and pain. Infectious bursitis is treated
with antibiotics,
aspiration, and surgery.
Picture of the Anatomy of the Hip

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