A doctor may also recommend an ultrasound-guided iliotibial bursa injection, which basically involves a steroid injected into the space between the IT band and underlying edge of the femur bone.

Often patients with trochanteric bursitis also have iliotibial band syndrome. This can be remedied through the use of therapeutic modalities such as US, low level laser therapy and techniques such ...

Eventually the microfraying that occurs causes inflammation, pain and even compression of the trochanteric bursa on the side of the hip, a fluid filled sac. The iliotibial band itself is very ...