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- Bursas are sacks that provide
cushioning and lubrication for joints. Bursitis occurs when
these sacks become raw and inflamed. Bursas are located over
bony prominences, with the most common areas of inflammation
in the shoulders, elbows, and hips. A special type occurs in
the popliteal area (crease area in back of knee) called a
Baker's cyst, which forms a large, fluid-filled sack.
Baker's cysts sometimes
rupture.
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- Pain on joint movement
- Pain onset fairly
sudden
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- Overuse of a joint
- Trauma
- Infection
- Arthritic
conditions
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- Tenderness of bursa area
- Swelling over bursa area
- Pain on movement, but usually
good range of movement
- X-Rays only to rule out other causes
- Ultrasound for a
Baker's cyst, as it can mimic other conditions, such as
blood clots in the
leg
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- Local ice
- Rest from activities involving the joint
- Take anti-inflammatories
- Corticosteroid injection if above three treatments fail
- Ruptured Baker's cyst
- Rest
- Leg elevation
- Corticosteroid
injection
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