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Several things can lead to hip bursitis, including the following:
- Repeated overuse or stress of the hip
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Pseudogout
- Injury of the hip
- Infection with bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus (or a staph infection)
- Diabetes
- Spine problems, such as scoliosis
- Uneven leg lengths
- Bone spurs (bony growths on top of normal bone) on the hip
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Reviewed/Updated: 02/11
Created: 11/09
