Greater trochanteric bursa

Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings

• Pain in the lateral side of the hip.

• The injection is used to confirm the cause of hip pain as coming from the greater trochanteric bursa rather than the spine.

• Identify the greater trochanter and the tendons of the rotator cuff of the hip overlying this.

• Hypoechogenic fluid is seen in one of the many bursae if there is a bursitis.

• An irregular bone cortex can be seen in an enthesopathy.

Equipment and drugs