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hip bursitis
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Mechanisms of the injury
Hip bursitis is due to an overuse of the hip area and/or the changing of technique/new activity, a direct blow to the area or over pronation.
Bursitis maybe caused by the infection or injury, the secondary involvement from arthritis or gout, by a calcium deposit along a tendon or joint, or by a minor, but usually repetitive irritation. The irritation is caused acute or chronic inflammation of the bursa, the sac located close to the joint. The bursitis usually causes a great deal of pain and tenderness in the affected area. A direct blow such as being kicked, knocked into or being struck by an object can also cause the bursa to become inflamed.
Overuse and changing technique can also cause bursitis. The
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