Joint capsule plays an important role in the functioning of the musculoskeletal system. It softens the friction between the articular surfaces in the joint. Also reduces the pressure of bone mass to muscle tissue. Joint capsule contains a fluid through which performs its main functions. If there is inflammation in the Bursa, is a violation of the friction of the articular surfaces between them, at the expense of experiencing pain in the joint.
Symptoms and causes
Inflammation accompanied by severe pain and partial limitation of motion of the joint. Lifting and turning of a limb during different types of activities will be impossible, especially if it's shoulder or knee joint.
A bunion has the ability to occur very suddenly and quickly. Place over the inflamed joint begins to redden and swell.
If the bursitis was picked up after the infection, the affected area begins to throb and become very hot at the slightest movement.
Chronic bursitis usually occurs after severe injuries, which resulted in a long and painful treatment. In this type of bursitis in the joint capsule begins to accumulate fluid. Eventually, under increasing load, joint bags, make themselves known, because a relapse happens all the time.
Swelling and pain in the affected area can often cause atrophy and weakness in the muscles, subsequently making it impossible to move their limbs freely. Aggravation can last from several days to several weeks.
Bursitis most often occurs on the former site of the injury, but in other cases, the reason for its appearance is not known.
Treatment
Treatment of bursitis is quite long and not very nice. After complete recovery, the person must always monitor the place that was affected to prevent repeated relapse.
If the bursitis was caused by an infection, you need drainage, then the patient must undergo treatment with antibiotics. At the time of treatment affected joint and you need to immobilize as much as possible to reduce the load on it. Also use anti-inflammatory creams and drugs.