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Types of Bursitis: Diagnosis & Treatment by Daniel_Trujillo_D is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses four common types of bursitis: prepatellar, olecranon, trochanteric, and retrocalcaneal bursitis. It describes the anatomy, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for each type. The main causes are infection, trauma, repetitive microtrauma, and inflammatory conditions. Diagnosis involves physical exam, fluid analysis, and imaging. Treatment typically involves rest, ice, compression, antibiotics if infected, and surgery if refractory to nonsurgical options.
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- Daniel_Trujillo_D
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- EN