IT Band and Trochanteric Bursa Injections
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OUTER HIP AND KNEE PAIN RELIEF

IT Band and Trochanteric Bursa Injections

Overview

Both IT Band (Iliotibial Band) and Trochanteric Bursa injections are minimally invasive, outpatient procedures designed to reduce inflammation and pain on the outer hip and knee. They involve injecting a combination of a local anesthetic and a corticosteroid directly into the affected bursa or tendon sheath, guided by fluoroscopy (X-ray) for precision. These procedures effectively treat Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (outer hip pain) and Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (lateral knee pain), particularly when conservative measures like physical therapy have not provided adequate relief.
Procedure Time

Typically 15–20 minutes

Onset of Relief

Anesthetic provides immediate relief; steroid takes 2–14 days to start working

Duration of Relief

Typically 3 to 6 months

The Process

1

Patient Positioning & Preparation

The patient is positioned on their stomach, back, or unaffected side. The skin is cleaned with antiseptic solution and a local numbing agent is applied.

2

Fluoroscopy-Guided Needle Placement

Using X-ray (fluoroscopy) guidance, the physician precisely guides the needle into the bursa or tendon sheath, sometimes injecting contrast dye to confirm exact placement.

3

Injection & Relief

A mixture of anesthetic and corticosteroid is injected into the affected area. The anesthetic provides immediate relief (4-6 hours), while the steroid provides long-term pain relief lasting several months.

Why Choose Us

Minimally invasive, in-office procedures with minimal downtime
Performed under fluoroscopy (X-ray) guidance for precision accuracy
Immediate anesthetic relief with long-lasting steroid benefits
Patients can resume normal activities the next day
Effective for pain that hasn't responded to physical therapy
Can be repeated 3-4 times per year as needed

Conditions Treated

Greater Trochanteric Pain SyndromeTrochanteric BursitisIliotibial Band Friction SyndromeLateral Hip PainLateral Knee PainChronic Outer Hip PainIT Band SyndromeHip Bursitis

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Please email us at info@painmanagementmaine.com or call us at (207) 289-6726 with questions or to learn how to be referred to MCPM and our team will get back to you promptly.

Or have one of your healthcare providers fax a referral to Maine Comprehensive Pain Management at (207) 289-1219.

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