Treatment consists of rest, non-weightbearing and painkillers when needed. A small study showed that the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen could shorten the disease course (from 4.5 to 2 days) and provide pain control with minimal side effects (mainly gastrointestinal disturbances). If fever occurs or the symptoms persist, other diagnoses need to be considered.
Transient synovitis
Facet joint arthrosis
Post-traumatic arthritis
Calcific bursitis
Osteochondritis
Bursitis
Ischial bursitis
Femoroacetabular impingement