May be difficult to distinguish from fractures. Suspicious joints should be immobilized, particularly in the setting of trauma. Also, septic joint is a possibility that needs to be excluded.
Inf...
Full assessment of regional musculoskeletal function
Any suspicion of infection warrants aspiration of bursae (especially superficial bursa).
Aspiration of hip and other deep bursae should be ...
Shoulders should not be immobilized for >2 to 3 days due to the risk of adhesive capsulitis.
Aseptic bursitis: Rest, ice (application of an ice pack for 20 min for superficia...
Most patients respond to therapy within 1 wk.
Rheumatology or orthopedic referral is recommended for patients with repetitive acute bouts, necessitating repeated j...
Kim JY, Chung SW, Kim JH, et al. A randomized trial among compression plus nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, aspiration, and aspiration with steroid injection for nonseptic olecr...
Bursitis could happen in any tendon mobilizing over skin or bone.
Conservative treatment with ice, NSAIDs, and modifying activity is the treatment in most cases.
Any suspicion of infecti...
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