Bursitis
Outpatients | Orthopaedic surgeryThis condition is treated in the Orthopaedic surgery clinic.
Pre-referral work-up
History
Refer if not responding to conservative management:
- Pre-patellar bursitis
- Trochanteric bursitis
- Olecranon bursitis
All referrals should comply to referral standards and include in particular:
- Duration of condition
- Conservative management undertaken
- Previous surgery on area
Tests
- FBE
- ESR
- CRP
- X-ray
- Ultrasound if appropriate
Interim/GP management
To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Orthopaedic Surgery clinic page for the full referral process and templates.
- If acute, consider aspirating for relief of symptoms (do not incise)
- If chronic, consider steroid injection
- Refer if not responsive to treatment
For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.
Availability
North
Launceston General Hospital (Level 2)
Phone: 1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5203
Note: The easiest way to access the clinic is through the Frankland Street entrance (near Cafeteria)
North West
North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 6493 6300
Fax: 6464 1928
Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 6478 5500
Fax: 6441 5928
South
Wellington Clinics (Level 12)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9636