6.7. Skin and Soft Tissue Infection - Septic Bursitis

Question 1

What are Bursae?

Answer 1

Small, Sac-like cavities which contain fluid and are linked by Synovial Membrane

Question 2

Where are Bursae located?

Answer 2

Subcutaneously, between Bony Prominence’s or Tendons

Question 3

What are the function of Bursae?

Answer 3

Facilitate Movement with Reduced Friction

Question 4

What are the most common sites of Septic Bursitis?

Answer 4

1. Patellar
2. Olecranon

Question 5

Where does Septic Bursitis infection often come from?

Answer 5

Adjacent Skin infection

Question 6

What are the predisposing factors of Septic Bursitis?

Answer 6

1. Rheumatoid Arthritis
2. Alcoholism
3. Diabetes Mellitus
4. Intravenous Drug Abuse
5. Immunosuppression
6. Renal Insufficiency

Question 7

What are the signs/symptoms of Septic Bursitis?

Answer 7

1. Peribursal Cellulitis (Swelling and Warmth are common)
2. Fever
3. Pain on movement

Question 8

What is the diagnosis of Septic Bursitis based on?

Answer 8

Aspiration of the fluid

Question 9

What is the most common causative organism of Septic Bursitis?

Answer 9

Staphylococcus Aureus

Question 10

Other than Staphylococcus Aureus, what organisms can cause Septic Bursitis?

Answer 10

1. Gram Negatives
2. Mycobacteria
3. Brucella

Question 11

What is the treatment of Septic Bursitis?

Answer 11

Antibiotics