Definition The greater trochanter describes a bony prominence in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) (directed toward the hip). The bony prominence is located close to the hip joint and plays a major role in its function. In the hip joint, the hip bones are connected to the femur by a ball joint. … Pain in the greater trochanter
Therapy The treatment must be designed to be dependent on the cause. In case of inflammation, medication can support the healing process.In the best case the therapy consists of painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy. The inflammation-related pain syndrome at the greater trochanter must be treated primarily with conservative medication, while the bursitis often heals spontaneously … Therapy | Pain in the greater trochanter
Prognosis The duration of the healing process is highly dependent on the cause of the pain. Also in the case of bursitis, the duration varies greatly with the degree of inflammation. A slight inflammation can show improvement after a few days, a persistent inflammation can take weeks and return more frequently. However, the prognosis is … Prognosis | Pain in the greater trochanter
