Bursitis

Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between bones, tendons, joints, and muscles. 


Cause-

1. Repetitive motions 

2. Positions that put pressure on the bursae, such as kneeling, leaning on elbows, or extensive throwing. 

3. Trauma or injury to the affected area.


Bursitis 

Other name 

Location 

Ischial bursitis 

Weaver bottom

Buttocks 

(ischial bursa)

Prepatellar bursitis

Housemaid knee 

Front of the knee 

(prepatellar bursa)

Infrapatellar bursitis 

Clergymans knee 

Below the kneecap 

(infrapatellar bursa)

Olecranon bursitis 

Student’s elbow

Elbow 

(olecranon bursa)


Symptoms-

1. Pain in the affected area, especially during movement

2. Swelling

3. Limited range of motion in the affected joint.

4. Tenderness around the affected area.


Treatment- 

1. Resting the affected joint 

2. Applying ice to reduce swelling.

3. NSAID (to reduce inflammation) 

4. In severe cases, drainage of the bursa or surgical intervention may be required.



Reference - 

Essential orthopaedics (Including clinical methods), Maheshwari & mhaskar, 6th edition, P. No. 301 

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