RT Book, Section
A1 Reichman, Eric F.
SR Print(0)
ID 57707335
T1 Chapter 73. Bursitis and Tendonitis Therapy
T2 Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e
YR 2013
FD 2013
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-161352-1
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57707335
RD 2024/04/19
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.