Diagnosis of trochanteric bursitis versus femoral neck stress fracture.

From: Physical Therapy | Date: January 1, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

This case report describes a 46-year-old male runner who reported the sudden onset of right hip pain. A diagnosis of trochanteric bursitis was established by a physiatrist, and the patient underwent two courses of physical therapy for moist heat, ultrasound, and exercise. Because minimal improvement was seen in the patient's pain level and gait limitations following physical therapy, a consultation was requested of a fellow staff member in the same physical therapy department, who is both a chiropractor and a physical therapist. The consultant felt that the absence of tenderness to deep ...

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