Relation between age and trochanteric bursitis risk.

• A. Older age is associated with degenerative changes that increase risk.
• B. Younger age carries higher risk.
• C. Age has no impact on risk.
• D. Older age decreases risk.

Answer: (A)

Trochanteric bursitis is more likely with aging because the hip area undergoes degenerative changes over time. As people get older, there is wear and tear of the hip joint and surrounding soft tissues, leading to stiffer, weaker muscles and tendons and reduced tissue elasticity. These changes alter the mechanics over the greater trochanter, increasing friction between the iliotibial band, gluteal tendons, and the bursa, making inflammation more likely. This cumulative degeneration explains why older individuals have a higher risk, whereas younger people—without these degenerative changes—tend to have less risk.