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Bursitis

Related Terms

  • Carpet-layer's Knee
  • Clergyman's Knee
  • Dialysis Elbow
  • Housemaid's Knee
  • Miner's Elbow
  • Student's Elbow
  • Weaver's Bottom

Differential Diagnoses

Specialists

  • Orthopedic (Orthopaedic) Surgeon
  • Physiatrist
  • Rheumatologist
  • Sports Medicine Physician

Comorbid Conditions

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Factors Influencing Duration

Factors that may influence length of disability include the number of bursae affected, site, cause, activity, type of treatment, response to treatment, the individual's understanding of the disease and treatment process and job requirements. The individual must understand the need to restrict the repetitive motion that caused the bursitis.

Duration Trends from Reference Data

DURATION TRENDS
 ICD-9-CM: 726.33  
CasesMeanMinMaxNo Lost TimeOver 6 Months
246313124< 0.1%0%
 
  
 
Percentile:5th25thMedian75th95th
Days:615253879
 
  
 

DURATION TRENDS
 ICD-9-CM: 726.60, 726.65  
CasesMeanMinMaxNo Lost TimeOver 6 Months
263351185< 0.1%0.4%
 
  
 
Percentile:5th25thMedian75th95th
Days:714254798
 
  
 

DURATION TRENDS
 ICD-9-CM: 726.5  
CasesMeanMinMaxNo Lost TimeOver 6 Months
320571216< 0.1%5%
 
  
 
Percentile:5th25thMedian75th95th
Days:7234280179
 
  
 

Differences may exist between the duration tables and the reference graphs. Duration tables provide expected recovery periods based on the type of work performed by the individual. The reference graphs reflect the actual experience of many individuals across the spectrum of physical conditions, in a variety of industries, and with varying levels of case management. Selected graphs combine multiple codes based on similar means and medians.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
095.7 - Syphilis of Synovium, Tendon, and Bursa; Syphilitic: Bursitis, Synovitis
098.52 - Gonococcal Bursitis
726 - Peripheral Enthesopathies and Allied Syndromes
726.3 - Enthesopathy of Elbow Region
726.33 - Olecranon Bursitis; Bursitis of Elbow
726.4 - Enthesopathy of Wrist and Carpus; Bursitis of Hand and Wrist; Periarthritis of Wrist
726.5 - Enthesopathy of Hip Region; Bursitis of Hip; Gluteal Tendinitis; Iliac Crest Spur; Psoas Tendinitis; Trochanteric Tendinitis
726.6 - Enthesopathy of Knee, Unspecified
726.60 - Enthesopathy of knee, Unspecified; Bursitis of Knee NOS
726.61 - Pes Anserinus Tendinitis or Bursitis
726.62 - Tibial Collateral Ligament Bursitis; Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
726.63 - Fibular Collateral Ligament Bursitis
726.65 - Prepatellar Bursitis
726.69 - Enthesopathy of Knee, Other; Bursitis: Infrapatellar, Subpatellar
726.71 - Achilles Bursitis or Tendinitis
727.2 - Specific Bursitides Often of Occupational Origin; Beat: Elbow, Hand, Knee; Chronic Crepitant Synovitis of Wrist; Miners Elbow, Knee
727.3 - Other Bursitis Disorders; Bursitis NOS

Return to Work (Restrictions / Accommodations)

If a certain activity (e.g., repetitive motion) caused the individual's bursitis, the individual may need to limit that activity or use protective measures. For example, kneepads or other cushioning should be used when kneeling during gardening or scrubbing floors. Plumbers, roofers, and carpet layers should wear knee protection. Shoes with appropriate cushioning or ankle pads may be needed. The individual should perform exercises to strengthen the muscles and improve flexibility around the affected bursa. Adequate breaks and changes in activity can reduce stress from repetitive motions and tasks. Using heat or ice treatments after work to relieve any soreness may help reduce the recurrence of bursitis. Anti-inflammatory medications can help relieve pain and inflammation. Company policy on medication usage should be reviewed to determine if pain medication use is compatible with job safety and function.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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