Bursitis

Question 1

signs and symptoms

Answer 1

• pain with rest
• PROM and AROM are limited due to pain but not in capsular pattern

Question 1

What is it

Answer 1

inflammation of bursa secondary to overuse, trauma, gout or infection

Question 2

medications

Answer 2

acetaminophen, NSAID and.or steroid injections

Question 3

PT goals

Answer 3

• flexility exercises
• manual therapy
• aerobics
• thermal agents for pain reduction
• pt education and training for IADLs

Question 4

subacromial bursitis is an associated pathology of…

Answer 4

impingement syndrome

Question 5

olecranon bursitis

Answer 5

usually from direct trauma
- can be seen in pts with gout
- most commonly injured superficial bursa at elbow

Question 6

bicipitoradial bursitis

Answer 6

• pain right at or just proximal to radial head
• usually from overuse (supination/pronation)
• most commonly injured deep bursa around elbow