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Septic bursitis.

G R Thompson, B M Manshady, J J Weiss

    JAMA
    |November 17, 1978
    PubMed
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    Septic bursitis, an infection of the bursa, predominantly affects men and often involves the olecranon. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen, and treatment with antibiotics and drainage proves successful.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Rheumatology

    Background:

    • Septic bursitis is an infection affecting the synovial bursa, commonly occurring in the elbow (olecranon).
    • This condition requires prompt diagnosis and management to prevent complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the clinical characteristics, causative pathogens, and treatment outcomes of septic bursitis.
    • To identify demographic and microbiological trends in septic bursitis cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 12 cases of septic bursitis over 11 years.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, affected bursa, microbial cultures, and bursal fluid analysis (WBC, glucose).
    • Evaluation of treatment strategies including antibiotics and drainage (needle aspiration or surgical).

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    Main Results:

    • Eleven of twelve patients were male, with a mean age of 51.3 years.
    • The olecranon bursa was the most frequently affected site (nine cases).
    • Staphylococcus aureus was identified in nine of ten culture-positive cases; bursal fluid WBC counts varied, with low glucose in some cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Septic bursitis predominantly affects middle-aged men, with Staphylococcus aureus being the primary pathogen.
    • Antibiotic therapy combined with needle aspiration or surgical drainage is an effective treatment approach for septic bursitis.