Hip Bursitis
Houston Hip Bursitis Treatment
Whether you are an elite athlete or an active individual, hip pain can be challenging to diagnose and treat. At KSF Orthopaedic Center, Dr. David Sun and his team specialize in hip injury, disorders, and preservation. Hip conditions may arise due to aging, inflammation, repetitive use, or traumatic injury. When left unaddressed, they may also lead to knee, ankle, and low back problems.

Hip Bursitis Causes & Solutions
Hip bursitis, also known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), is characterized by inflammation of the hip bursae. These small, fluid-filled sacs surround the hip to cushion the joint and allow it to glide smoothly. Bursae may become irritated and swollen with repetitive use, acute hip injuries, or after surgery. This hip bursitis affects patients differently and may include these symptoms:
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- Generalized joint discomfort
- Sharp, shooting pain followed by a dull ache
- Discomfort while sleeping on the affected side
- Joint swelling
- Pain with walking
- Pain while climbing stairs
- Weakened muscles
- Limited mobility
Non-Surgical & Surgical Treatment for Hip Bursitis
Before recommending surgery, Dr. Sun works to resolve hip pain and bursitis symptoms using non-operative methods. An expert in the latest minimally invasive techniques for hip pain, he takes a conservative approach to orthopedic treatment. Surgery is usually not needed for hip bursitis. Still, a doctor may recommend it when physical therapy, medical management, injections, activity modification, and other treatments fail to resolve painful hip symptoms.
Dr. Sun utilizes the latest minimally invasive techniques to perform endoscopic procedures to relieve bursitis pain. These types of hip procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and well tolerated by most patients. In most cases, only two small subcentimeter portals are necessary to perform the procedure successfully. Most patients may return to unrestricted activity within 4-6 weeks after surgery.
Contact a KSF Houston Orthopedic Expert
If hip pain is limiting your life in big or small ways, our hip specialist can help. KSF Orthopaedic Center works with managed care and insurance plans to reduce out-of-pocket treatment costs. Our North Houston practice offers three locations for the convenience of Texas patients. To schedule a hip pain consultation, call 281-440-6960 today. Learn more about hip bursitis here.
Hip Treatment Services
- Sports-related hip injuries
- Hip labrum repair
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip endoscopy
- Hip bursectomy
- Hip acetabuloplasty
- Revision hip arthroscopy
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)