Case Reports

Septic Trochanteric Bursitis in an Adolescent

Am J Orthop. 2010 January;39(1):E1-E3
By
Makki D
Watson J
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Trochanteric bursitis, whether septic or inflammatory in origin, is a condition that affects middle-aged patients. Here we report the rare case of an adolescent with septic trochanteric bursitis (treated successfully with intravenous antibiotics), review the available literature on septic bursitis, illustrate the importance of prompt recognition and treatment of this condition in any age group, and describe the clinical presentation and the radiologic findings.
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