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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

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  • Bursitis, specifically olecranon and prepatellar types, are common conditions.
  • Conservative treatments are often successful, but surgical intervention is necessary for refractory cases.
  • Surgical options include traditional open bursectomy and newer endoscopic techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of endoscopic bursectomy versus open bursectomy for olecranon and prepatellar bursitis.
  • To evaluate surgical time, hospitalization duration, patient satisfaction, pain levels, joint mobility, and cosmetic results.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 49 patients with either olecranon or prepatellar bursitis.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: endoscopic bursectomy (25 patients) and open bursectomy (24 patients).
  • Data collected included operative time, hospital stay, patient satisfaction scores, residual pain, range of motion, and cosmetic outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Endoscopic bursectomy had a shorter median operation time (23.2 min) than open bursectomy (26.4 min).
  • Hospitalization time was significantly shorter for the endoscopic group (0.56 days) compared to the open group (1 day) (P<0.01).
  • Patient satisfaction scores were significantly higher in the endoscopic group (8.5/10) versus the open group (5.29/10) (P<0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic bursectomy is a time-saving and efficient surgical treatment for olecranon and prepatellar bursitis.
  • The technique offers superior patient satisfaction and reduced recovery time.
  • Endoscopic bursectomy represents an effective alternative to open surgery for these conditions.