Sometimes the fluid is sent to the laboratory for further analysis. Noninfectious shoulder bursitis can also be treated with an injection of cortisone medication into the swollen bursa. This is sometimes done at the same time as the aspiration procedure. This is unusual in the shoulder bursa, but does occur. The bursal fluid can be examined in the laboratory for the microbes causing the infection.
Septic bursitis requires antibiotic therapy, often intravenously.
Repeated aspiration of the inflamed fluid may be required. M.D. All rights reserved. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Please consult your licensed physician for personal diagnosis and treatment of any concerned medical conditions. Any duplication or distribution of the information within Elbow Pain Central is strictly prohibited without the written consent of Myriad Industries Incorporated.