Bursitis

Bursitis

1. PRESENTED BY, Mrs. Rijo Lijo Lecturer. BURSITIS

2. Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa. DEFINITION

3. Elbow. Shoulder. Knee. Hip. SITES OF BURSITIS

4. Infections. Age. Gout. Rheumatic arthritis. Diabetes. Obesity. ETIOLOGY

5. Due to etiological factors. Infection and inflammation. Pain and swelling. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

6. Pain. Fever. Edema. Tenderness. Trouble moving the joints. CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

7. History collection. Physical examination. X- ray shows calcified bursa. Biopsy : to rule out the causes. DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION

8. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT : Salicylates or NSAIDS e.g. : ibuprofen, Aspirin. Corticosteroids : e.g.: prednisone MANAGEMENT

9. Proper rest. Ice compress. Educate the proper intake of medications. Educate the patient to reduce body weight. Nursing Management