Bursitis

//Western Diagnosis//
Acute or chronic inflammation of a bursa

Locations
subacromial, olecranon, prepatellar, trochanteric, retrocalcaneal - about 52 major bursa in the body, over 100 small bursa

Etiology
- trauma, overuse, inflammatory arthritis, infection - mostly unknown

Sign And Symptoms:
Pain, localized tenderness, limited ROM possible swelling, erythema, warmth
 * Acute**

Previous attacks, repeated trauma pain, swelling, tenderness Thickened bursal wall, adhesions, calcium deposits
 * Chronic**

Diagnosis
-Signs and symptoms -R/O: tendinitis, muscle tears, synovitis, osteomyelitis, cellulitis

Treatment
-Rest, immobilization, ice (if acute) -ROM -NSAIDS -Corticosteroid injections -Naturo: bromelain, vitamin C, turmeric, ultrasound + galvanism, warm-needle moxibustion