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Soft tissue pain, undiagnosed

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 8, 2023 | Replies (15)

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bayhorse, bursitis and tendinitis are usually diagnosed through the lost art of the physical exam. Neither is evidenced by x ray. Ultrasound can detect bursitis A medical practitioner may surmise either by location. It is somewhat of a throw away diagnosis. The question is what is causing inflammation in the bursa or the tendon.
My hip sometimes becomes less centered in the joint, When that happens experience pain the the area you describe. When I see chiropractors I usually have to ask that they check the hip. You could ask for a hip x-ray. If you, specify the hip socket. You might see a chiropractor their physical exams are the best.

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Hi, gently, and thanks for your suggestions. What type of physician does the exam that is used to surmise bursitis/tendinitis? I have been told to avoid chiropractic because of my osteoporosis, and hip X-rays that were taken a year and an half ago looked normal. I do have a small degree of avascular necrosis in both hips from long term corticosteroid use (for colitis), but since I've been off steroids for 13 years, I have been told the AVN couldn't be the source of the pain. So I assume I'm going to have to find a physician who is gifted at examination!