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It's my understanding that people with hip replacement are more likely to have bursitis. It is unfortunately a side effect of hip replacement surgery.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 20 8:36pm

Well, I'm one of the lucky ones then! I've had far fewer bouts with bursitis in my hips in the 18 years since their replacements than in the 10 years before. In spite of suffering a serious case of metallosis and having 3 revisions.

Bursitis is an inflammation in the bursa, typically caused by injury, irritation, or infection. Early after hip replacement, trochantic bursitis occurs in up 15% of patients, often due to swelling during the healing process, but most is cured by a steroid injection, though some require more than one. Subsequent bouts can be prevented by strengthening the surrounding muscles. I don't have numbers in front of me, but I would bet that close to 15% of people without hip replacements suffer bursitis at some point in their lives as well.

Have you had hip replacement surgery?

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