Bursitis

EBM Guidelines
Aug 18, 2022 • Latest change Aug 3, 2023
Ari Itälä

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  • Bursitis can principally be divided into three groups: aseptic, septic and chronic. Differential diagnosis between the groups is not always easy.
  • Prepatellar and olecranon bursae that are located in the subcutaneous space are most commonly injured.
  • If septic bursitis is suspected, antimicrobial treatment should be started as soon as possible.

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