Bursitis

Question 1

What are bursae?

Answer 1

sacs created by synoical membrane filled with a small amount of synovial fluid, found at prominences

Question 2

Where are bursae found

Answer 2

greater trochanter
knee
shoulder
elbow

Question 3

Typical presentation for trochanteric bursitis?

Answer 3

The typical presentation is a middle-aged patient with gradual-onset lateral hip pain (over the greater trochanter) that may radiate down the outer thigh. The pain is described as aching or burning. It is worse with activity, standing after sitting for a prolonged period and trying to sit cross-legged. It may disrupt sleep and be difficult to find a comfortable lying position.

Question 4

In which bone is the olecranon found?

Answer 4

ulna

Question 5

What is olecranon bursitis also known as?

Answer 5

student’s elbow- therefore think occupation

Question 6

What must you watch out for with bursitis?

Answer 6

whether it is infection that is causing the presentation

Question 7

Investigations for olecranon bursitis?

Answer 7

joint aspiration

Question 8

If the olecranon aspirate is milky coloured, what does this indicate?

Answer 8

gout or pseudogout

Question 9

If aspirate is blood stained, what does this suggest?

Answer 9

trauma, infection, of inflammatory