Inhibits inflammatory reactions and pain by decreasing prostaglandin synthesis. Many antibiotics can be tailored to specific organisms. In some cases, IV antibiotics also may be required. Bactericidal activity against rapidly growing organisms. In addition, these agents modify the body's immune response to diverse stimuli.
Many injectable corticosteroids are available.
Selection usually is physician directed. Inpatient care may be necessary in septic prepatellar bursitis, and the patient may require administration of IV antibiotics. Hemorrhagic prepatellar bursitis. Endoscopic resection of the septic prepatellar bursa. Olecranon and prepatellar bursitis.