TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 73. Bursitis and Tendonitis Therapy A1 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2013 T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - Bursitis and tendonitis are frequent complaints evaluated in the Emergency Department. Bursitis represents an acute or chronic inflammation of the bursa. Similarly, tendonitis involves inflammation surrounding the bony insertion sites of the tendons. Typically, these complaints are treated conservatively with reduction of inflammation as the goal. Treatment often includes rest, elevation, application of cold and heat, and the introduction of anti-inflammatory agents. However, joint and soft tissue injections are helpful for both the diagnosis and therapy of a variety of musculoskeletal complaints. Diagnostic goals include a means for fluid aspiration and to provide symptom relief of the affected body part. Therapeutic goals include delivery of local anesthetics for acute pain relief, delivery of corticosteroid for suppression of inflammation, and increased mobility.1 Injection therapy along with the above generalized treatment guidelines are a critical component of a multifaceted treatment regimen that should be considered by the Emergency Physician. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57707335 ER -