Bursitis Injury Facts Part 2:

Normally, bursa are flat and contain very little fluid. An injured bursa however, is swollen with fluid and not so flat anymore.

The most common bursitis injuries are:
Prepatellar Bursitis (housemaid's knee),
Superficial Infrapatellar Bursitis (clergyman's knee),
Trochanteric Bursitis (hip),
Olecranon Bursitis (student's elbow) and
Subacromial Bursitis (shoulder bursitis).

Deep Bursae separate bare areas of bone from overlapping muscles.
Superficial Bursae separate bare areas of bone from skin or tendons.

Deep Bursae develop in the womb.

Superficial Bursae develop within months to several years after birth.

Household names for various bursitis injuries include: Popeye's Elbow, Miner's Elbow, Weaver's Elbow, Housemaid's Knee, Hod-Carrier's Shoulders, Dustman's Shoulders, Student's Elbow, and Clergyman's Knee

 


Bursitis Injury Facts Part 3:

On occasion, bacteria can invade a bursa and cause an infection. An infected bursa is known as septic bursitis and can be life-threatening if left untreated. So make sure you see a physician!

Septic bursitis is most common in knee joints and elbow joints as the bursae in these locations are close to the skin and most susceptible to bacterial invasion.

It is not uncommon for bursitis to be misdiagnosed as arthritis.

Bursitis is best avoided by staying in shape, taking frequent breaks from repetitive or laborious tasks and cushioning joints if on them for long periods (ie. kneepads for gardening).

A Bursa can swell to a surprisingly large size. In cases of heavy swelling, your physician may choose to drain fluid from the swollen bursa. If a lump is present in chronic bursitis cases, excision may be required.

Clergyman's Knee comes from a more upright posture when kneeling in comparison to Housemaid's Knee. Patients suffering from gout or syphilis can be at higher risk of contracting Clergyman's Knee.

 

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Foot Bursitis Causes

common causes for bursa injury

Bursitis is caused when an inflammation occurs and excess fluid builds up in one or several bursae. This build up of excess fluid can be caused by many different factors. The biggest factor is the bursa becoming inflamed due to strain or something (like a muscle, bone or tendon) rubbing against it too hard.

Bursitis can be caused by:

Abnormal pronation - (pronation refers to how much roll there is in your foot when you take a step) Abnormal pronation can make the bursa move in a way it’s not supposed to, which can cause irritation and inflammation.

Overusing a joint - This can cause the bursa to become inflamed through being used too much.

Prolonged stress on a bursa - This can cause the surrounding tissue to pinch the bursa, which can cause an inflammation.

Wearing improper footwear - This is a source of many major foot problems, including bursitis.

Activities/Sports (such as long walks or ice skating) - These can cause too much stress to be put on the bursae.

Twisting a joint/Moving a joint too rapidly - This can pinch the bursa, resulting in inflammation.

The risk of getting bursitis in your foot increases if you match any of the following:

  • You're athletic and enjoy participating in contact sports like soccer, hockey or football.
  • You've had or are having prolonged exposure to cold weather.
  • You've been using improper or inadequate protective equipment while playing sports.
  • You're not conditioned and don't do adequate warm-ups before exercising and/or sports.
  • You've had bursitis before, in any part of your body.

Alternately, bursitis can be caused by bacteria. In this case, it is known as septic bursitis, and can be difficult to tell apart from normal bursitis.

In any case, the first thing you should do if you think you have bursitis is to see your doctor for a diagnosis and advice on a treatment that is right for you.
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