Upper extremity bursitis.

From: American Family Physician | Date: November 1, 1997| Author: Butcher, Janus D.; Lillegard, Wade A.; Salzman, Keith L. | Copyright information

Upper extremity bursae are injured through a number of processes, including overuse, hemorrhage, crystal deposition, autoimmune diseases and Infection. These injuries may be disabling and can pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for the clinician. Treatment of the most common forms is directed at pain management and functional rehabilitation through a structured exercise program. Early recognition of infectious bursitis, followed by appropriate surgical and antibiotic treatm...

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