Cortisone Injection
Cortisone is an effective medication to reduce inflammation in people with hip bursitis. It can be injected directly to the affected area to help alleviate symptoms. Most people can tolerate these injections well. However, there may be some potential side effects, such as tendon weakening, temporary high blood sugar, facial flushing, nerve damage, joint infection, or cartilage damage. Once the symptoms are controlled, your doctor will suggest physical therapy to stretch and strengthen some joints or muscles in the affected parts. [4]
Ultrasound Treatment
Phonophoresis or ultrasound treatment can be a treatment option to alleviate inflammation associated with hip bursitis. In this procedure, the doctor applies an anti-inflammatory cream to the skin, and then use the ultrasound to make the skin absorb the cream. You will feel no pain during this treatment. Another option that uses light electrical pulses can also help with the absorption process. This can be done by applying electrodes to the skin and then producing a gentle electrical current. [5]
