Condition Lookup

Trochanteric bursitis

Specialty: Orthopedics and Rheumatology

Sub-category: Bursitis

Symptoms:
pain on the outer side of the hip; pain that worsens with activity, especially when lying on the affected side; tenderness over the greater trochanter; swelling around the hip

Root Cause:
Inflammation of the bursa over the greater trochanter of the hip, often caused by repetitive stress, trauma, or muscle imbalance.

How it's Diagnosed: videos
Physical examination, history of symptoms, imaging (X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI), and sometimes aspiration of bursa fluid for analysis.

Treatment:
Rest and activity modification. Ice therapy to reduce inflammation. Physical therapy for stretching and strengthening of surrounding muscles. Corticosteroid injections for severe inflammation. Surgery (rare) if symptoms persist despite other treatments.

Medications:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen , for pain relief and inflammation reduction. Corticosteroids for inflammation (oral or injection), which are classified as corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory).

Prevalence: How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common in middle-aged to older adults, especially those who are active or have jobs requiring repetitive hip movements.

Risk Factors: Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Age, gender (more common in women), overuse or repetitive movements, hip misalignment, and obesity.

Prognosis: The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Often improves with conservative treatment such as rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. Chronic cases may require surgical intervention.

Complications: Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Chronic pain, reduced mobility, and potential need for surgery if conservative treatment fails.

Olecranon bursitis

Specialty: Orthopedics and Rheumatology

Category: Soft Tissue Disorders

Sub-category: Bursitis

Symptoms:
swelling and redness over the elbow, at the tip of the elbow (olecranon process); pain and tenderness in the affected area, especially with pressure; warmth or fluid-filled mass over the elbow

Root Cause:
Inflammation or infection of the bursa located at the tip of the elbow, typically due to repetitive trauma, prolonged pressure, or infection.

How it's Diagnosed: videos
Physical examination, history of symptoms, imaging (X-rays to rule out fractures or calcifications), and aspiration of fluid from the bursa to check for infection.

Treatment:
Rest and avoiding activities that exacerbate the condition. Ice to reduce swelling. NSAIDs for pain relief. Drainage of fluid in case of infection or severe swelling. Corticosteroid injections for inflammation.

Medications:
NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen , which are anti-inflammatory drugs used to reduce pain and swelling. Antibiotics (e.g., cephalexin or dicloxacillin) if an infection is suspected, classified as antibiotics.

Prevalence: How common the health condition is within a specific population.
More common in people who kneel frequently (e.g., plumbers or gardeners) or those with a history of elbow trauma.

Risk Factors: Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Repetitive elbow pressure, trauma to the elbow, infection, or certain autoimmune diseases.

Prognosis: The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Generally good with conservative treatment. In cases of infection or chronic bursitis, surgical drainage may be required.

Complications: Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Chronic bursitis, infection (septic bursitis), or limited range of motion.

Prepatellar bursitis

Specialty: Orthopedics and Rheumatology

Category: Soft Tissue Disorders

Sub-category: Bursitis

Symptoms:
swelling on the front of the knee, over the patella; pain with direct pressure on the knee, especially when kneeling; redness and warmth in the area of the bursa

Root Cause:
Inflammation of the prepatellar bursa due to repetitive kneeling, direct trauma, or infection.

How it's Diagnosed: videos
Physical exam, imaging (X-rays to exclude fractures), and aspiration of bursal fluid to check for infection.

Treatment:
Rest and avoiding activities that involve kneeling. Ice therapy and compression to reduce swelling. NSAIDs for pain relief. Aspiration of fluid if necessary, followed by corticosteroid injection.

Medications:
NSAIDs like ibuprofen , which are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to reduce pain and swelling. Antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin or clindamycin ) for bacterial infection, if septic bursitis is diagnosed, which are antibiotics used to treat infections.

Prevalence: How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common in individuals who engage in occupations or sports involving frequent kneeling (e.g., carpet layers, gardeners, wrestlers).

Risk Factors: Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Prolonged kneeling, trauma to the knee, and infection.

Prognosis: The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Usually resolves with rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications. In some cases, recurrent flare-ups can occur.

Complications: Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Infection leading to septic bursitis, chronic inflammation, or limited knee movement.