Femoral head bursitis

Femoral head bursitis is a very common disease in daily life. It not only causes great harm to the patient's physical health, but also seriously affects their normal life and work. Therefore, it is particularly important to understand relevant knowledge and find scientific and effective treatment methods. This disease is caused by friction between the gluteus maximus tendon and the greater trochanter of the femur, so you need to pay more attention to it in your daily life.

1 The greater trochanteric bursa is located between the gluteus maximus tendon and the greater trochanter of the femur. Bursitis may occur due to repeated friction between the two. Tuberculosis of the greater trochanter can cause tuberculous bursitis; local bacterial infection can cause suppurative bursitis.

【Diagnosis points】

1. It is common in adults, more common in males than in females, and is usually unilateral.

2. Local swelling and pain occur, and the physiological depression behind the greater trochanter disappears. Local tenderness. Flexion, abduction, and external rotation of the affected hip can relieve pain.

3. Sometimes light bloody fluid can be extracted, and later it becomes clear fluid.

4. Calcifications can sometimes be seen on X-ray examination.

【Handling principles】

1. In the acute phase, bed rest and local physical therapy are recommended.

2. Local injection of drugs such as hydrocortisone acetate.

3. If non-surgical treatment is ineffective and symptoms are severe, surgical resection can be performed.

2 It is recommended to take oral anti-inflammatory drugs in time, and timely examination and treatment when necessary. Pay attention to drinking more water, eating a light diet, getting enough rest, avoiding cold, and strengthening nutrition. In daily life, pay attention to relaxing, stay up late less, and live a regular life.

3Bursitis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the bursa. Bursae can be found in places with high friction or pressure, and many joint diseases can cause these diseases.

4. For the treatment of bursitis, oral medications are not very effective. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine. You can apply it externally (Zhao’s Health-preserving Synovial Patch), which can effectively promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and repair the bursa and joints. It is a traditional plaster for the treatment of bursitis.

5 bursitis remedies:

Add 100 grams each of mulberry branches, poplar branches, pine branches, willow branches, and Sophora japonica branches to appropriate amount of water and boil to make the "Five-Branch Soup". Take 1 dose daily, divided into 2 to 3 times, for 3 consecutive doses.