Trochanteric Bursitis Treatment in India

Rahul Bhatia, a 58-year-old accountant and...

Rahul Bhatia, a 58-year-old accountant and avid weekend hiker, had been struggling with a persistent, sharp pain on the outer side of his right hip for nearly eight months. The pain, which he initially dismissed as a muscle strain, became a constant companion, waking him at night when he rolled onto that side and making his beloved weekend hikes in the hills a painful ordeal. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories provided only fleeting relief. His orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chen, diagnosed trochanteric bursitis after a physical exam confirmed point tenderness over the greater trochanter and pain with resisted hip abduction. An MRI ruled out other issues. After a course of physical therapy and a corticosteroid injection provided only temporary improvement, Dr. Chen recommended a bursectomy, a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure to remove the inflamed bursa. Rahul was anxious about surgery but desperate for lasting relief. The outpatient procedure went smoothly. The first two weeks of recovery required crutches and were uncomfortable, but he diligently followed his physical therapy regimen. Within six weeks, the deep, nagging pain was gone. He could sleep through the night and, three months post-op, he completed a gentle 5-mile hike pain-free. Emotionally, he transitioned from frustration and worry about losing his active lifestyle to profound relief and gratitude, feeling like he had reclaimed a core part of his identity.