Bursitis medical therapy: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
Line 3: Line 3:
{{CMG}}
{{CMG}}
==Overview==
==Overview==
Medical therapy for non-septic bursitis depends on the involved bursa and includes the RICE regimen (rest, ice, compression, elevation), NSAIDs, and/or [[corticosteroid]] injections. Restriction of activity is encouraged to prevent further injury and promote healing.  Antimicrobials are the mainstay of therapy for septic bursitis. Surgical management is often reserved for non-responders.
Medical therapy for non-septic bursitis depends on the involved [[bursa]] and includes the RICE regimen (rest, ice, compression, elevation), NSAIDs, and/or [[corticosteroid]] injections. Restriction of activity is encouraged to prevent further injury and promote healing.  Antimicrobials are the mainstay of therapy for septic bursitis. Surgical management is often reserved for non-responders.


==Medical Therapy==
==Medical Therapy==
===Prepatellar Bursitis===
===Prepatellar Bursitis===
* '''Septic prepatellar bursitis''' requires oral antibiotics with or without surgical excision of the bursal sac (bursectomy) depending on the patient's response and the organism involved.  
* '''Septic [[prepatellar bursitis]]''' requires oral [[antibiotics]] with or without surgical [[excision]] of the bursal sac ([[bursectomy]]) depending on the patient's response and the organism involved.  
* ''Staphylococcus aureus'' bursitis often resolves with antibiotics alone, while ''Sporotrix schenckii'' bursitis often requires bursectomy.
* ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' bursitis often resolves with antibiotics alone, while ''[[Sporothrix schenckii]]'' bursitis often requires bursectomy.
* Most patients respond to oral antibiotics alone although some require intravenous therapy.  
* Most patients respond to oral antibiotics alone although some require intravenous therapy.  
* '''Aseptic prepatellar bursitis''' is usually managed with rest, compression, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Iee is not helpful except in the acute setting.   
* '''Aseptic [[prepatellar bursitis]]''' is usually managed with rest, compression, and [[nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]] (NSAIDs). Ice is not helpful except in the acute setting.   
* Local corticosteroid injections may be used in some patients who do not respond to initial therapy. <ref name="pmid21628647">{{cite journal| author=Aaron DL, Patel A, Kayiaros S, Calfee R| title=Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=J Am Acad Orthop Surg | year= 2011 | volume= 19 | issue= 6 | pages= 359-67 | pmid=21628647 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21628647  }} </ref>
* Local [[corticosteroid]] injections may be used in some patients who do not respond to initial therapy. <ref name="pmid21628647">{{cite journal| author=Aaron DL, Patel A, Kayiaros S, Calfee R| title=Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=J Am Acad Orthop Surg | year= 2011 | volume= 19 | issue= 6 | pages= 359-67 | pmid=21628647 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21628647  }} </ref>


===Olecranon Bursitis===
===Olecranon Bursitis===
* The mainstay of therapy for '''acute traumatic''' or '''idiopathic olecranon bursitis''' is nonsurgical measures including ice, compressive dressings, and avoidance of aggravating activity.
* The mainstay of therapy for '''acute traumatic''' or '''idiopathic [[olecranon bursitis]]''' is nonsurgical measures including ice, compressive dressings, and avoidance of aggravating activity.
* Most patients improve significantly with these measures.  
* Most patients improve significantly with these measures.  
* Aspiration should be performed among patients who do not respond to rule out possible infection.  
* Aspiration should be performed among patients who do not respond to rule out possible infection.  
* Early aspiration (with or without corticosteroid injection) may be helpful among patients with bothersome fluid collections.
* Early aspiration (with or without corticosteroid injection) may be helpful among patients with bothersome fluid collections.
* The mainstay of therapy for '''septic olecranon bursitis''' is fluid drainage, rest, and intravenous antibiotics.<ref name="pmid21628647">{{cite journal| author=Aaron DL, Patel A, Kayiaros S, Calfee R| title=Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=J Am Acad Orthop Surg | year= 2011 | volume= 19 | issue= 6 | pages= 359-67 | pmid=21628647 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21628647  }} </ref>
* The mainstay of therapy for '''septic olecranon bursitis''' is fluid drainage, rest, and intravenous [[antibiotics]].<ref name="pmid21628647">{{cite journal| author=Aaron DL, Patel A, Kayiaros S, Calfee R| title=Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=J Am Acad Orthop Surg | year= 2011 | volume= 19 | issue= 6 | pages= 359-67 | pmid=21628647 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21628647  }} </ref>


===Trochanteric Bursitis===
===Trochanteric Bursitis===
* Physical therapy and NSAIDs are the most effective therapies for trochanteric bursitis.  
* [[Physical therapy]] and [[NSAIDs]] are the most effective therapies for [[trochanteric bursitis]].  
* Local glucocorticoid injections are reserved for patients with refractory symptoms.
* Local glucocorticoid injections are reserved for patients with refractory symptoms.
* Most patients do not require any surgical intervention.<ref name="pmid21628647">{{cite journal| author=Aaron DL, Patel A, Kayiaros S, Calfee R| title=Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=J Am Acad Orthop Surg | year= 2011 | volume= 19 | issue= 6 | pages= 359-67 | pmid=21628647 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21628647  }} </ref>
* Most patients do not require any surgical intervention.<ref name="pmid21628647">{{cite journal| author=Aaron DL, Patel A, Kayiaros S, Calfee R| title=Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=J Am Acad Orthop Surg | year= 2011 | volume= 19 | issue= 6 | pages= 359-67 | pmid=21628647 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21628647  }} </ref>


===Retrocalcaneal Bursitis===
===Retrocalcaneal Bursitis===
* Management of retrocalcaneal bursitis involves supportive measures such as ice, limitation of activity, NSAIDs, and orthoses.  
* Management of retrocalcaneal bursitis involves supportive measures such as ice, limitation of activity, [[NSAIDs]], and [[Orthotics|orthoses]].  
* Modification of footwear to avoid posterior heel irritation and use of maneuvers that stretch the Achilles tendon may be helpful.  
* Modification of footwear to avoid posterior heel irritation and use of maneuvers that stretch the [[Achilles tendon]] may be helpful.  
* Corticosteroid injections are not recommended as they may have adverse effects on the Achilles tendon.<ref name="pmid21628647">{{cite journal| author=Aaron DL, Patel A, Kayiaros S, Calfee R| title=Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=J Am Acad Orthop Surg | year= 2011 | volume= 19 | issue= 6 | pages= 359-67 | pmid=21628647 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21628647  }} </ref>
* [[Corticosteroid]] injections are not recommended as they may have adverse effects on the [[Achilles tendon]].<ref name="pmid21628647">{{cite journal| author=Aaron DL, Patel A, Kayiaros S, Calfee R| title=Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=J Am Acad Orthop Surg | year= 2011 | volume= 19 | issue= 6 | pages= 359-67 | pmid=21628647 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21628647  }} </ref>


===Antimicrobial Regimens===
===Antimicrobial Regimens===

Revision as of 15:12, 24 September 2015

Bursitis Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Bursitis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

X Ray

CT

MRI

Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Bursitis medical therapy On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Bursitis medical therapy

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Bursitis medical therapy

CDC on Bursitis medical therapy

Bursitis medical therapy in the news

Blogs on Bursitis medical therapy

Directions to Hospitals Treating Bursitis

Risk calculators and risk factors for Bursitis medical therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Medical therapy for non-septic bursitis depends on the involved bursa and includes the RICE regimen (rest, ice, compression, elevation), NSAIDs, and/or corticosteroid injections. Restriction of activity is encouraged to prevent further injury and promote healing. Antimicrobials are the mainstay of therapy for septic bursitis. Surgical management is often reserved for non-responders.

Medical Therapy

Prepatellar Bursitis

Olecranon Bursitis

  • The mainstay of therapy for acute traumatic or idiopathic olecranon bursitis is nonsurgical measures including ice, compressive dressings, and avoidance of aggravating activity.
  • Most patients improve significantly with these measures.
  • Aspiration should be performed among patients who do not respond to rule out possible infection.
  • Early aspiration (with or without corticosteroid injection) may be helpful among patients with bothersome fluid collections.
  • The mainstay of therapy for septic olecranon bursitis is fluid drainage, rest, and intravenous antibiotics.[1]

Trochanteric Bursitis

  • Physical therapy and NSAIDs are the most effective therapies for trochanteric bursitis.
  • Local glucocorticoid injections are reserved for patients with refractory symptoms.
  • Most patients do not require any surgical intervention.[1]

Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

  • Management of retrocalcaneal bursitis involves supportive measures such as ice, limitation of activity, NSAIDs, and orthoses.
  • Modification of footwear to avoid posterior heel irritation and use of maneuvers that stretch the Achilles tendon may be helpful.
  • Corticosteroid injections are not recommended as they may have adverse effects on the Achilles tendon.[1]

Antimicrobial Regimens

  • Septic bursitis [2]
  • 1. Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-susceptible (MSSA)
  • 2. Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant (MRSA)

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Aaron DL, Patel A, Kayiaros S, Calfee R (2011). "Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management". J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 19 (6): 359–67. PMID 21628647.
  2. Gilbert, David (2015). The Sanford guide to antimicrobial therapy. Sperryville, Va: Antimicrobial Therapy. ISBN 978-1930808843.


Template:WH Template:WS