Bursitis

Question 1

What is bursitis

Answer 1

The inflammation of a bursa, small fluid filled sac that sits between muscles and tendons and bones to restrict friction

Question 2

Epidemiology and risk factors of bursitis

Answer 2

Acute, chronic or septic
Constant friction, thumping or pressure
Accompanied by tendinitis
Accuse injury or trauma, pushing or pulling heavy items
After a forced period of rest
Underlying rheumatic condition.
Diabetes, Oa or disability of the thyroid gland can be associated

Question 3

Clinical presentation of bursitis

Answer 3

Depends on the location of the burs
Pain and discomfort in the affected areas
Visible, palpable swelling
Redness and warmth, if the bursa is superificial
Local tenderness or stiffness
Swelling can occur when inflammation to another

Question 4

Systemic effects of bursitis

Answer 4

Irritation to surrounding muscles
Tendinitis
Bacterial infection
Other inflammatory diseases such as gout

Question 5

Differential diagnosis of bursitis

Answer 5

Tendinitis
Arthritis
Fracture
Infection
Tumor
Nerve compression
Muscular strain

Question 6

Pathology of bursitis

Answer 6

Overuse of joint, such as daily activities
Repetitive strain
Trauma
Pressure
Bacterial infection
Other inflammatory diseases

Question 7

Treatment and management of bursitis

Answer 7

Rest affected area
Ice
NSAIDs
Injections
When alleviates, gentle exercise
Antibiotics, never steroids
Potential surgical intervention