Bursitis laboratory findings
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
The diagnosis of bursitis is usually made clinically. There are no diagnostic lab findings associated with bursitis. However, patients with septic bursitis may present with elevated ESR, CRP, and white blood cells.[1][2][3]
Laboratory findings
Laboratory findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of bursitis include:[2][3][4]
- Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
- Elevated uric acid
- Positive antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and anti citric citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP)
References
References
- ↑ Approach to Articular and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Harrison’s Internal Medicine, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Walker‐Bone, Karen, et al. “Prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb in the general population.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Aaron, Daniel L., et al. “Four common types of bursitis: diagnosis and management.” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 19.6 (2011): 359-367.
- ↑ Lockman L (2010). “Treating nonseptic olecranon bursitis: a 3-step technique”. Can Fam Physician. 56 (11): 1157. PMC 2980436. PMID 21075998.
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