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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
- On aspiration of the bursa, septic bursitis is characterized by increased protein and lactate level, decreased glucose level, WBC cell counts greater than 5000 to 20,000/µL with left shifts, and positive culture and Gram stain.
- On aspiration of the bursa, bursitis associated with rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by presence of cholesterol crystals
- On aspiration of the bursa, bursitis associated with gout is characterized by presence of Monosodium urate crystals
- On aspiration of the bursa, bursitis associated with pseudogout is characterized by presence of calcium pyrophosphate crystals