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Bursitis of the hip

Illustration showing bursitis of the hip

At the top of each of your thighbones (femurs) is a broad, flat area of bone called the greater trochanter. The greater trochanter anchors several large muscles and is surrounded by three or more bursae. Inflammation of one of these bursae (trochanteric bursitis) is a common form of bursitis of the hip.

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