Define nonseptic bursitis.
inflammation of a bursa without infection
Define septic bursitis.
inflammation of a bursa due to infection
List causes for nonseptic bursitis.
Local trauma (e.g., fall on the joint)
Overuse injury (e.g., due to excessive kneeling, leaning on the elbows)
Inflammatory joint disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout)
List causes for septic bursitis.
Typically preceded by minor injuries to the overlying skin
Causative organisms: S. aureus (most common), Streptococcus spp.
Risk factors: immunocompromise (e.g., diabetes, chronic alcohol use), chronic skin or joint inflammation (e.g., atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis), prior nonseptic bursitis
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