Bursitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is bursitis?
A
Inflammation of bursa wth thickening and proliferation of synovial lining
2
Q
What are the causes of bursitis?
A
Repetitive stress
Autoimmune
Trauma
Infection= septic bursitis
3
Q
What are some common locations for bursitis?
A
Knee
Subacromial
Trochanteric
Olecranon
4
Q
What is the presentation of bursitis?
A
Localised pain and tenderness Decreased active ROM Superficial= swelling, erythema Septic= low grade pyrexia, erythema, warmth Subacromial= painful arc
5
Q
How is bursitis diagnosed?
A
Clinically
6
Q
How is septic bursitis diagnosed?
A
Gram stain and culture of aspirate
7
Q
What is the management of bursitis?
A
- Rest, ice, analgesia
- Corticosteroid injections
- Surgery if refractory
8
Q
What is the management of septic bursitis?
A
Antibiotics with rest, ice and analgesia
2. Surgical debridement and lavage
