title: Conservative treatment of calcific trochanteric bursitis.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present a case of conservatively managed calcific trochanteric bursitis and discuss differential diagnosis and treatment alternatives.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 53-yr-old obese female presented with acute severe lateral hip and posterolateral thigh pain. Examination findings were consistent with trochanteric bursitis and radiographs demonstrated calcific infiltration of the trochanteric bursa.
  
  
  RESULTS
  An intensive 2-wk course of pulsed ultrasound, ice massage, interferential current and chiropractic lumbopelvic manipulation resulted in symptomatic relief, abolishment of palpatory tenderness and return of pain-free passive and resisted range of motion of the hip.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of hip pain. A trial of conservative measures is warranted for this condition, even when calcinosis is present, before more invasive therapies are considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinics, Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR 97230.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: S O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Herrin
mesh_terms: D002062:Bursitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D002684:Chiropractic / Q000379:methods*; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy