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Bursitis - Week 16 PBL Flashcards

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What is bursitis?

A

Inflamed bursa

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Who does bursitis affect?

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Causes by excessive friction, can affect anyone

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Common types of bursitis?

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Olecranon
Prepatellar/infrapatellar

Trochanteric

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Presentation of bursitis?

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Red/swollen
Hot/sore
Painful
Stiffness

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Investigation for bursitis?

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Examine and history
USS to differentiate from bakers cyst
Can aspirate the synovial fluid in bursa if infected

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Management for bursitis?

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NSAIDs - naproxen (remember PPI)
Physio
RICE

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