Surgery for Hip Bursitis
In some extreme cases of chronic hip bursitis OrthoNeuro may suggest surgery, such as:
- Bursectomy: Removal of the affected bursa.
- Tendon repair and iliotibial (IT) band release: Surgery can be done to lengthen the IT band to release the tendon from causing friction and irritation to the trochanteric bursa.
- Osteotomy of the greater trochanter: A surgeon will shave off a small portion of the protruding greater trochanter bone to reduce the friction and stress that caused the hip pain.
How Long Does It Take for Hip Bursitis to Heal?
Most people will see bursitis pain and swelling go away from anywhere between a few days to a few weeks.
A patient’s recovery will depend on factors such as the cause of bursitis as well as other conditions causing joint pain, such as tendonitis, gout, or arthritis.
Also if you continue to put pressure on the area or continue with repetitive movements of the joint, recovery will take longer.