Trochanteric Bursitis – Anil Kesani MD

Dr. Anil Kesani explains trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of a fluid-filled sac, or bursa, found on the outside part of the hip called the greater trochanter. Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Anil Kesani, M.D. is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at SpineMD.  Anil Kumar Kesani MD, is experienced in treating conditions that cause pain to the back, neck, or hip, such as trochanteric bursitis.

Causes

Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of hip pain, its causes include injury to the hip, incorrect posture due to spine problems, unusual drug reactions, hip bone spurs, and surgery.

Symptoms

Pain often occurs during activities such as standing up or walking up stairs. Pain also can occur when the person lies on the affected area.

Treatment

Treatments focus on preserving mobility, reducing inflammation and pain, and preventing recurrence. Recommendations may include cold therapy, heat therapy, and rest. Advanced treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid injections, and physical therapy can be helpful. In cases where other treatment options are not effective, surgery and excision of the trochanteric bursa may be necessary.

Stem Cell Treatment – Anil Kesani MD

Dr. Anil Kesani explains one of the treatments being explored to ameliorate the symptoms of sciatica is the use of stem cells.  Anil Kumar Kesani, MD is a spine specialist in Texas who focuses on minimally invasive interventions to spinal problems. In his practice SpineMD, Dr. Anil Kesani treats most spinal and related problems, including sciatic nerve pain and nerve root impingement.

Sciatic pain, or sciatica, as the condition is called, is a relatively common affliction that results from an injury or undue pressure on nerves, typically within the spine, but can also affect nerves in the pelvis or legs and causes pain which typically runs down the leg.

One of the treatments being explored to ameliorate the symptoms of sciatica is the use of stem cells. The procedure, documented in a study by Dadon-Nachum et al., employed animal models in which stem cells were transplanted into transected sciatic nerves. The stem cell treatment induced nerve tissue regeneration as well as myelin synthesis and demonstrated clinical improvement. The study suggests this as a potential treatment for sciatic nerve injuries. A therapeutic approach such as this one would be preferable in some cases to surgical interventions, and although more research is needed, the results are promising