The hip joint is similar to the ball-and-socket joint. The hip bursa consists of fluid that lubricates joints, and the bursa must be drained or removed. With a complete hip bursectomy, the physician removes the ball from the femur and the metal. Degenerated cartilage is removed from the socket, and metal is placed so that the new ball moves freely.
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How long do I need to do rehabilitation exercises after a hip bursectomy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old woman. I am overweight, but definitely on a diet. I had my right bursa removed three months and then the left bursa was removed last month. The physiotherapist came around the first time and said that there was no need for physiotherapy. I took it upon myself to get hi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Normally, the bursa is a structure that helps in easy frictionless movement. Hence, after their removal, all exercises have to be aimed at the restoration of posture and balance, stretching of the hip abductor muscles, and subsequent strengthening of the hip muscula... Read Full »
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