Elbow bursitis. Symptoms and treatment at home. Photos, folk remedies, ointment, drugs

Bursitis of the elbow joint is a fairly common disease among patients of different sex and age. Symptoms of the disease appear acutely or gradually grow and treatment should be aimed at their elimination, and prevention of complications. For treatment specialists use drugs, prescriptions of alternative medicine, as well as other methods.

What is bursitis elbow

Bursitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the bursa (joint capsule) compound and provoking pain and other symptoms. In this case, the disease may be triggered by trauma or micro-organisms that cause inflammation.

The disease affects men and women, and sometimes children, but adults suffer from it more often.

Types of bursitis elbow

Bursitis of the elbow joint, symptoms and treatments which are often linked, as used tools, eliminating the symptoms, mainly affects precisely the joint capsule. It is a connective tissue sheath which protects the connectors from damage bone contains cells producing synovial fluid.

This fluid cushions the movement of the person, prevents wear of the cartilage, and is responsible for his food. In lesions shell disturbed functioning connection.

Depending on the cause of isolated specific and non-specific form of bursitis. The first occurs in patients whose professional activity is associated with regular and severe stresses on the joint.

The second is considered to be a rare form occurs in people suffering from a chronic form of syphilis or tuberculosis. Thus pathogens can penetrate into the joint capsule and provoke inflammation.

In addition, the experts share the disease depending on the composition of synovial fluid:

1. Serous bursitis characterized by a pouch of serous fluid resembling serum.
2. At a hemorrhagic disease can be detected at a puncture in a blood fluid admixture.
3. Purulent type of disease accompanied by formation of large amounts of pus yellowish or greenish color.

Depending on the course of the disease, doctors distinguish acute, recurrent and chronic bursitis. Origin manifested by sudden, accompanied by severe local and general symptoms.

The second type occurs hidden manifestations are mild, common symptoms are often absent. The clinical picture of recurrent acute bursitis resembles the shape, but does not occur suddenly, and after undergoing any other type of illness.

Stage and grade of the elbow bursitis

Any type of bursitis occurs in a classic case in 3 steps. It differs only in the severity of a symptom. Additionally, some specific manifestations of the development of different forms of the disease may be present or absent.

The first or initial stage accompanied by the appearance of local symptoms. Elbow slightly increased in volume due to edema, appears mild redness and pain.

After this display become more pronounced if the developing recurrent or acute form. If the patient suffers from a chronic type of the disease, these symptoms may be present for a long time without any changes.

The second stage or progressive manifested more pronounced local symptoms align a general weakness, fever, lack of appetite. When the common symptoms of the chronic form is almost always available, making it difficult to diagnose.

Launched stage develops in the absence of treatment. Mobility is severely limited or even lost in the joint. Compound becomes very swollen and warm to the touch. At this stage, the patient may start a general fever, dizziness. Morbidity increases, analgesics do not help to resolve it.

If the disease is in an advanced stage proceeds in most cases it is not treated conservatively. Then specialist offers patient surgery.

Symptoms of bursitis elbow

Bursitis of the elbow joint (symptoms and treatments often disturb patients of all ages) in most cases appears suddenly. Chronic course rarer as inflammation triggers severe symptoms.

The first sign of bursitis is swelling in the elbow joint. Some patients have no pain, while others appear immediately. Swelling at this point does not hinder movement, the patient may not notice it.

After that, there is pain, it is present in motion and at rest, greatly complicates the life of a person. In the elbow area appears red, the skin becomes shiny, as if stretched, and very smooth. Reds can be mild or severe. With progression state or turns purple plot is blue.

Additional common symptoms isolated weakness, fatigue, and decreased performance. The patient becomes apathetic, it deteriorates or no appetite, body temperature rises. At an advanced stage the patient is trying to limit the movement in the affected joint, therefore, is unable to perform ordinary household manipulation.

Elbow becomes very swollen, hot and hard, surrounding tissues affected. In the formation of cavities in its large number of pathological fluid fistulae formed in the skin through which the liquid is released in varying amounts.

In the absence of treatment and at this stage may develop fever, delirium, dehydration. The patient is weakened and exhausted, there are complications in the digestive and urinary systems.

Causes of bursitis elbow

There are reasons that trigger a certain type of bursitis. For example, injuries and increased load on articular compound can become a cause of a specific disease type. Chronic tuberculosis and syphilis disease provokes a nonspecific appearance when microorganisms enter the bloodstream into the joint capsule.

Recurrent bursitis - a consequence of the previously transferred acute type inflammation, chronic develops in the absence of treatment or ignoring symptoms.

However, there are common factors that can trigger various forms of the disease:

1. Arthritis varying severity, where inflammation stimulates cartilage proliferation of microorganisms and the transition process in the joint capsule.
2. Gout at which the bags are deposited in the cavity of uric acid crystals, which provokes inflammation.
3. Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
4. Acute infectious diseases which lead to the penetration of microorganisms from the blood and lymph in knuckles.
5. The presence of purulent foci in the body, which can be a source of bacteria.
6. Intoxication, provoking disruption of the functioning of the locomotor system.
7. The weakening of the immune system, which leads to the inability of the body to fight pathogens in their places of accumulation.

One or more of the causes can lead to bursitis of varying severity. It is worth noting that the course of the disease in patients varies depending on the individual.

Diagnosis of bursitis elbow

Bursitis of the elbow (the symptoms and treatment of the disease is an urgent problem for elderly patients) is not difficult to diagnose in the presence of appropriate equipment. There are standard and special methods of examination.

Method	Description	Location, cost
General examination and patient survey	Reveals the supposed cause of the disease, to evaluate the external signs and to know the common symptoms. Specialist carefully examines the affected area, palpate and asks the patient about feelings	Held in any facility does not require payment
Clinical and biochemical blood	Held always helps to assess the overall health and performance of individual organs and systems	Available for each private or public clinic, the price is about 400-500 rubles.
ultrasound	Is considered the most effective method of diagnosis, it allows us to see the degree of tissue damage and possible complications, and changes in the structure of compound	Carried out in clinics where there is adequate equipment, the price is in the range of 400-600 rubles.
arthrocentesis with subsequent investigation of the resulting material	In the hospital surgeon takes a sample of fluid from the joint capsule, using a special syringe with a thin and long needle. The sample was then sent to a laboratory where the detected type of microorganisms that provoke inflammation. In addition, the method helps to determine the type of disease	Carried out in any clinic, the price starts from 200 rubles.
X-ray diagnostics	Is not always made, often allows us to estimate the degree of joint destruction, when you can not send the patient to the ultrasound	The method is available for in any clinic, survey cost starts from 200 rubles.

The most effective is ultrasound connections, as well as the study obtained during the puncture of the sample of biological material. Based on these data it is possible to confirm the diagnosis, identify the type of disease.

When to see a doctor

bursitis treatment involved a surgeon on an outpatient basis or in the hospital when the disease started. In identifying the first signs of inflammation should immediately consult a doctor to prevent complications.

At the time of diagnosis of the reason for the appointment of treatment becomes even minimal signs of inflammation, swelling and redness. It is strongly advised to ignore the symptoms. In identifying purulent form of bursitis treatment should be initiated immediately.

Prevention of bursitis elbow

Elbow bursitis is much easier to prevent than to deal with the elimination of symptoms. Symptoms provoke complications, and treatment is often delayed. That's why experts recommend that patients stick to simple recommendations that help to prevent the development of inflammation.

It is recommended to avoid injury and overwork in the joint. Dosed load will help eliminate the likelihood of inflammation. Professional athletes better revise your mode when the first signs of the disease, to refuse for a time from intense workouts.

Patients who suffer from arthritis, rheumatism and other acute diseases of the joints, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner. This is especially important for those who have a history of chronic form of a disease. People with chronic tuberculosis, syphilis, infectious diseases are also worth paying attention to the condition of the joints.

To prevent the spread of pathogens through the bloodstream recommended adhere to the principles of proper nutrition, taking vitamin complexes that promote Immunity. This will allow the body to fight disease and prevent complications. Observance of simple rules will help to minimize the risk of inflammation in the joint capsule.

Methods of treatment of bursitis elbow

To eliminate the abnormal condition specialists using traditional and non-traditional ways. In some cases, conservative treatment does not work, therefore, requires the use of a radical method.

Medications

The main purpose of medical treatment - eliminating inflammation, pain, preventing the spread process on nearby tissues and development of ankylosis (immobility compound).

To do this, use drugs from different groups:

1. Naklofen - Medicines from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which relieves the symptoms of inflammation, relieves pain and stiffness in the joint. Is assigned at the initial stage and the running, when unbearable pain. A better option is considered drug administration intramuscularly. At day permitted administered no more than 2 to 3 ml vials. The preparation is efficient, but may provoke the exacerbation of the digestive tract, so treatment lasts no longer than 7 days. Price of 1 mg drug is about 50-70 rubles.
2. ceftriaxone - a broad spectrum antibiotic that is administered intramuscularly or intravenously. Helps to stop the proliferation of microbes, stops the development of the inflammatory process. The minimum duration of the course - 10 days. The day is administered from 2 to 4 grams of the drug. The medication is efficient. In open joint injuries permit insertion directly into the joint capsule. Price money - about 20-40 rubles. per bottle.
3. Reosorbilakt - drug solution to help cleanse the blood of toxins and metabolic products of microorganisms. Infused intravenously with a dropper, a day to a patient can enter from 200 to 400 ml. The drug not only has cleaning properties, but also restores blood volume, eliminates signs of intoxication. Application lasts at least 5 consecutive days. Especially effective means at advanced stages, when the patient is weakened and exhausted. Price 1 vial of medication - about 100-120 rub.
4. Latro - vascular drug, improves microcirculation in the inflammation. It helps prevent tissue necrosis that develops as a result of the running of purulent process. The drug is infused by intravenous drip. At day 200 ml of sufficiently medicines course duration - at least 7 days. The price of 1 bottle reaches 130-160 rubles.
5. Nise gel - external means of a group of non-steroidal antiinflammatory having a high efficiency. As part of the drug is present indomethacin, has a pronounced analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect. Assigned only at the initial stage of the disease and the absence of damage to the skin. Apply the gel must be no more than 3 times a day a thin layer, do not rub and do not cover with a bandage. Course duration - 10 days. Price tubes of 20 g of 280-300 rubles.

In each individual case and dosage regimen of drugs is different. For some patients, this treatment is not suitable, because it does not bring results, then the specialist selects a different method.

Traditional methods

Bursitis of the elbow (the symptoms and treatment of the disease is necessary to negotiate with a specialist), in some cases, be treated effectively with the help of folk remedies.

Alcohol tincture of propolis is considered an effective method for controlling the disease. To prepare the medication simply, separate 20 g of propolis is placed in a container made of glass, pour 100 ml of alcohol.

Time infusion drugs - at least 2 weeks. Then it is ready for use. It is necessary to moisten in tincture piece of cloth or gauze is applied to the joint, fix the bandage and leave for 1 hour. Repeat the procedure for 7 consecutive days. If necessary, allowed to extend the course up to 10-14 days.

Shredded lilac flowers are considered to be an effective natural remedy to combat the swelling, inflammation and pain. It is necessary to collect a handful of flowers, crushed to a state of pulp, attach to the joint and fix the polyethylene top bandage. Leave compress for 2-3 hours. Repeat the procedure every day for 2 weeks.

Cabbage leaf with honey - the most popular and effective remedy for any inflammatory disease of the joints. It is just to fight off a large cabbage leaf, brush it with honey, applied to the joint, wrap it with cling film and a bandage and leave overnight.

Repeat daily for 1-2 weeks, depending on the degree of inflammation. In the initial stages of the recipe helps to cope with the acute symptoms of the disease.

The simplest way to relieve pain at the first signs of bursitis - dry compress heated in a frying pan salt. You just need a little warm up a frying pan, heat the salt, pour it into a cloth bag and attach to the joint for 30-40 minutes. Repeat no more than 3 consecutive days. It is worth remembering that in cases of suspected purulent inflammation process to heat the place is absolutely contraindicated.

Any of the recipes can improve the condition of the patient and can cause complications. That is why they are allowed to be used only after consulting a specialist.

Other methods

With the ineffectiveness of conservative and national treatment specialist decides the operation for opening the joint capsule and removing the contents. The operation is performed under general or local anesthesia. The first option is more preferred.

The intervention takes place in several stages:

1. placing the patient on the operating table.
2. The introduction of the anesthetic drug.
3. Treatment of the surgical field with iodine or other antiseptics.
4. Incision of the skin with a scalpel from both sides of the joint compound.
5. Drainage of cavity and joint lavage to cleanse.
6. Introduction to the drainage section of the rubber soaked in 10% sodium chloride saline.
7. Imposition of aseptic dressings and dense, excluding free movement in the affected joint.

The recovery period lasts from 10 to 30 days. The first 10-14 days the patient is in the hospital surgery department, it makes dressing daily. After 7 days from the wound clean drainage.

In the absence of signs of suppuration incisions processed antibacterial ointments. The bandage is applied as long as the wound will not heal. Additionally passes a course of antibiotics, which helps to prevent complications during the rehabilitation of the patient.

Another popular treatment is magnetic therapy. It is held in the initial stages, in conjunction with the course of medical treatment, as well as in the recovery period after surgery.

The method of exposing the affected area of ​​low frequency magnetic fields. It helps to stimulate the processes of regeneration and normalize blood circulation. Minimum course consists of 10 sessions of 20 minutes, the frequency of - 1 every 2-3 days. Therapeutic exercise prescribed to patients in the recovery period after surgery or medical treatment.

One skilled in the physiotherapy room shows patients simple exercises aimed at the development of the affected joint. Classes help eliminate muscle weakness and blood stagnation. For the complete recovery will need 10 to 15 sessions of 15-20 minutes. they are carried out on an outpatient basis 1 every 2-3 days.

possible complications

In the absence of proper and timely treatment, the disease progresses rapidly, the inflammation spreads to the healthy tissue, affecting the entire joint. The most dangerous complication is considered to sepsis or blood infection, when bacteria through the bloodstream and reach the organs they affect.

In addition, running bursitis can cause necrosis of tissues in the joints, complete loss of synovial fluid and development of ankylosis. The mobility in the joint again to restore it will be possible only after the operation.

Bursitis of the elbow - a dangerous and common disease, the symptoms of which can greatly complicate the life of the patient. On his signs it is necessary to pay attention at once, and treatment in this case will result.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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