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Revision as of 18:48, 24 August 2016
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]
Overview
Other diagnostic studies for bursitis include aspiration of the bursal fluid. It may be helpful in differentiate septic and aseptic bursitis.
Other diagnostic studies
Aspiration of the bursa
Indications for aspiration of bursal fluids include:
- Presence of local inflammation
- Fever
| Type of Bursitis | Aspiration of bursal fluids |
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| Septic bursitis |
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| Aseptic bursitis |
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| Bursitis associated with gout |
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| Bursitis associated with pseudogout |
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| Bursitis associated with rheumatoid arthritis |
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