Bursitis

This 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