Aspiration of the Bursa
Aspiration of the BursaSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewBursitis can cause a
bursa to produce and fill up with fluid. A bursa that
is swollen with fluid can be diagnosed and treated by drawing the fluid out
with a needle and syringe (aspiration). Fluid often builds up in the
bursa again. Draining the bursa can provide relief, but the cause of
fluid buildup may also require treatment. After the fluid is tested for signs of
infection or inflammation, proper treatment can be prescribed. CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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