The subcutaneous trochanteric bursa is a superficial bursa between the skin and the bony prominence of the greater trochanter. It lies outside the iliotibial tract, unlike the deeper subgluteus maximus, medius and minimus bursae.
| Location | Between the skin and the lateral surface of the greater trochanter, superficial to the iliotibial tract |
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| Nearby |
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Allows the skin over the lateral hip to move freely over the greater trochanter
It may become inflamed from direct pressure, such as lying on the side on a firm surface, or from a fall onto the lateral hip. Superficial swelling and tenderness directly over the trochanter, without pain on resisted hip abduction, points to this bursa rather than the deep trochanteric bursae or gluteal tendinopathy.
Inflammation of the subcutaneous bursa over the greater trochanter from direct pressure or trauma, producing superficial lateral hip swelling and tenderness.
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