Chapter 83 - Management of Bursitis Flashcards
What is the primary function of bursae in the musculoskeletal system?
Bursae reduce frictional wear on muscles, tendons, or ligaments as they move against bony structures.
what type of tissue layer makes up the outer wall of a bursa?
The outer wall consists of a fibrous layer.
What is the role of the inner synovial membrane in a bursa?
The synovial membrane secretes synovial fluid and reduces friction by enabling smooth movement of tendons within the bursa.
Describe a tendon sheath and its relationship to bursae.
A tendon sheath is a type of bursa that completely envelops a tendon, acting as a lubricated wrap around it.
What is the source of the synovial fluid within bursae?
Synovial fluid is secreted by the synovial membrane of the bursa.
What characteristic does synovial fluid in bursae share with synovial fluid in joints?
It has similar lubricative properties.
What are congenital bursae, and where are they typically located?
Congenital bursae are naturally occurring bursae located in consistent anatomical locations, often subtendinous or subligamentous.
List ten examples of congenital bursae.
Navicular,
Atlantal
trochanteric bursae,
Bicipital, infraspinatus, atlantal and supraspinatus bursae, subtendinous bursa of the common and long digital extensor tendons over MCP/MTP joint and the subtendinous bursa of the long digital extensor at the proximoateral level of the tibia
What is the cause of acquired bursae formation?
Acquired or false bursae commnly form superficial to the extensor tendon at the dorsum of the fetlock in horses that jump fixed fences - these may become infected
How does a bursa differ when a large portion of a tendon must be protected?
The bursa completely ensheathes the tendon, acting as a tendon sheath.
What are the two main layers of a bursa wall?
An outer fibrous layer and an inner synovial membrane (parietal layer).
What does the inner synovial membrane cover within the bursa or sheath?
It covers the tendon or ligament surface inside the bursa or sheath (visceral layer).
What substance fills bursae and what produces it?
Synovial fluid, produced by the synovial membrane, fills bursae.
How does synovial fluid benefit tendon movement within a bursa?
It lubricates layers, reducing frictional damage to the tendon during movement.
What term is used to describe naturally occurring bursae?
True or congenital bursae.
Where are congenital bursae typically located?
They are typically found in consistent anatomical locations, either subtendinous or subligamentous.
What conditions lead to the formation of acquired bursae?
Persistent mechanical irritation or pressure over bony prominences.
What are alternative terms for acquired bursae?
False, functional, or facultative bursae.
Where do acquired bursae often develop in horses?
They may develop over the carpus, olecranon, and calcaneal tuberosity.
How does an acquired bursa begin to form?
It starts as a subcutaneous fluid accumulation due to tearing of subcutaneous tissue and hemorrhage.
What happens to an acquired bursa if trauma persists?
The fluid is not reabsorbed, leading to a seroma and eventual encapsulation by fibrous tissue.
What type of membrane eventually forms in an acquired bursa?
A synovial-like membrane.
What diagnostic techniques are often required to evaluate bursitis?
Diagnostic anesthesia, radiography, ultrasonography, contrast radiography, cytology, bacterial culture, and possibly tenoscopy or bursoscopy.
What is the typical cell count and protein level in normal synovial fluid?
Less than 500 nucleated cells/μL, less than 10% neutrophils, and less than 2.5 g/dL of total protein.