Bursitis Flashcards
1
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signs and symptoms
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- pain with rest
- PROM and AROM are limited due to pain but not in capsular pattern
1
Q
What is it
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inflammation of bursa secondary to overuse, trauma, gout or infection
2
Q
medications
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acetaminophen, NSAID and.or steroid injections
3
Q
PT goals
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- flexility exercises
- manual therapy
- aerobics
- thermal agents for pain reduction
- pt education and training for IADLs
4
Q
subacromial bursitis is an associated pathology of…
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impingement syndrome
5
Q
olecranon bursitis
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usually from direct trauma
- can be seen in pts with gout
- most commonly injured superficial bursa at elbow
6
Q
bicipitoradial bursitis
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- pain right at or just proximal to radial head
- usually from overuse (supination/pronation)
- most commonly injured deep bursa around elbow
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