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Hip Bursitis Risk Factors
Risk factors for hip bursitis include:
- Elderly
- Arthritis
- Hip injury
- Manual labor
- Participation in sports
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Last Updated: Jun 18, 2007 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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