ischiogluteal bursitis

Etiology

• chronic pressure on the ischiogluteal bursa

Clinical manifestations

• pain & point tenderness over the ischial tuberosity
• exacerbated by prolonged sitting on a firm surface
• improved by standing & walking
• pain may radiate down the posterior hip

Differential diagnosis

• lumbar vertebral compression fracture
  • pain worsens with sitting or standing
  • tenderness over the lumbar spine

Management

• avoid prolonged sitting on a firm surface.

More general terms

• bursitis