Hip Bursitis Diagnosis  Hip Bursitis Hip bursitis image. Click
to enlarge  Before a doctor makes a diagnosis of hip bursitis he
or she must rule out other common problems that could cause hip
pain, including lower back problems such as spinal stenosis or
degenerative disc disease, as well as hip osteoarthritis,
osteonecrosis, a stress fracture, a tumor, or an infection.  To
identify the root cause of hip pain, a doctor will use some or
all of the diagnostic approaches described below:  Patient
interview. A doctor will ask a patient about medical history and
to describe the onset of his or her symptoms, the pattern of
pain and other symptoms, and how symptoms affect lifestyle. A
patient's reported symptoms are important to diagnosis and
treatment.  Physical exam. A doctor will examine the patient's
joint, noting swelling, tenderness and pain points. The doctor
will probably use a series of physical tests, such as asking the
patient to stand on one leg.  X rays and MRI. A doctor may order
an x-ray to determine