Bursitis Flashcards

1
Q

define

A

inflammation of the synovium lined sacs that protect bony prominences and joints

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2
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what can a bursitis progress to?

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can become secondarily infected forming an abscess

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3
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management

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conservative= NSAIDs, analgesia
incision and drainage and antibiotics if infection
rarely excision

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