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Hip Bursitis Evaluation
The evaluation of hip bursitis starts with a history and physical exam. 
Physical findings in someone with hip bursitis may include:
- Tenderness over the hip
- Swelling of the soft tissue over the hip
Usually, tests are not required to make the diagnosis of hip bursitis.
Tests that may be used to evaluate hip bursitis include:
- Hip x-rays
- Bone scan
- CT scan of the hip
- MRI of the hip joint
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Last Updated: Dec 15, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Hip Bursitis References
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