Question 1

how is a ruptured bursa sac different from traditional bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa around a joint.  The bursa is still intact.  A ruptured bursa on the other hand is open and the fluid may leak out.  This sometimes happens and may require surgical treatment.

Question 2

please explain a ruptured bursa sac of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Ruptured bursa sac is not a recognized medical condition. You may be referring to Baker Cyst.
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Question 3

is surgery necessary to fix a ruptured bursa sac in shoulder? pain is intense and widespread. has recently gotten worse. possible rotator cuff injury?

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Rupture bursa: First try PT and if no improvement see an orthopedist.  MRI and or arthrogram of shoulder can be done.

Question 4

after a bad fall, hittin the knee now knee cap is swollen, couple of cuts and extremely painful, suspected ruptured bursa sac. how can a xray prove?

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Exam: You will need an examination and x-rays to rule out a fractured patella or tibia/fibula/femur. The x-ray will not show a ruptured bursa, only an MRI will.

Question 5

ruptured bursa sac in knee. its been a month, range of motion still limited, ankle swells if not elevated. how do i rehab to normal?

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Knee bursa: I suspect continuing inflammation of that bursa but ankle edema is unusual unless there is continual leakage of fluid from the bursa running down the leg. I would ask the orthopedic specialist if this is  the reason for the ankle edema and ?physical activity limitations. Could there be another process like a Baker's cyst rupture,ankle damage or phlebitis? Should you have an ultrasound of the calf?

Question 6

my ex has a ruptured bursa sac in the first joint of his big toe. dr popped a bubble under his skin that let the fluid that had leaked out ..and suggested surgery. it's still leaking the same fluid. can they go in and stitch up the bursa?

Accepted Answer

: Is difficult to say exactly what the structure is until pathologist has given you a diagnosis but it sounds more like a ganglionic cyst. They can be removed surgically or sometimes they can be injected with a corticosteroid. The opening of the sack could be cauterized but the likely his occurrence is high

Question 7

i popped or maybe ruptured my bursa sac by getting hit by a pitch last night. i just need to know details of what that means ?

Accepted Answer

Which one?: A bursa is a fluid filled sac that is for reducing pressure and wear on a joint. Did not say which one you struck. If it was already fluid filled then it may have been irritated.. There is nothing to do now except wait and see the final result of what has happened. If it remains swollen then put ice on it for now and wait. See the ortho if followup if it remains swollen
Best wishes.

Question 8

i ruptured my bursa sac in my knee on 6/19.  went to the er and they drained 50cc of blood.  any treatment i can do besides rice to speed up swelling?

Accepted Answer

See details: You did not rupture anything. You simply bled into the bursa as a result of trauma. Give it time to heal. Continue with RICE.

Question 9

shoulder bursa sac ruptured 7 yr ago, new image shows no fluid, scar tissue, and inflammation. did steroid injection, fluid leaking, what can help?

Accepted Answer

Pain specialist : It's time to see a pain specialist.  There are lots of other options,  perhaps something like a spinal stimulator that blocks pain signals from getting to your brain,  would make you more comfortable.

Question 10

if i have a ruptured elbow bursa or elbow bursitis, how long should this take to fully heal?  thank you

Accepted Answer

Variable : Most cases of elbow bursitis can be resolved with eliminating activities or positions that aggravate the bursa and reducing the inflammation (rest, ice, compression, elevation). Other more severe cases may require physical therapy, aspiration or steroid injection. Rarely is surgery required.

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How is a ruptured bursa sac different from traditional bursitis?

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Please explain a ruptured bursa sac of the knee?

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Is surgery necessary to fix a ruptured bursa sac in shoulder? pain is intense and widespread. has recently gotten worse. possible rotator cuff injury?

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After a bad fall, hittin the knee now knee cap is swollen, couple of cuts and extremely painful, suspected ruptured bursa sac. how can a xray prove?

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Ruptured bursa sac in knee. its been a month, range of motion still limited, ankle swells if not elevated. how do i rehab to normal?

A member asked:

My ex has a ruptured bursa sac in the first joint of his big toe. dr popped a bubble under his skin that let the fluid that had leaked out ..and suggested surgery. it's still leaking the same fluid. can they go in and stitch up the bursa?

A member asked:

I popped or maybe ruptured my bursa sac by getting hit by a pitch last night. i just need to know details of what that means ?

A member asked:

I ruptured my bursa sac in my knee on 6/19. went to the er and they drained 50cc of blood. any treatment i can do besides rice to speed up swelling?

A member asked:

Shoulder bursa sac ruptured 7 yr ago, new image shows no fluid, scar tissue, and inflammation. did steroid injection, fluid leaking, what can help?

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If i have a ruptured elbow bursa or elbow bursitis, how long should this take to fully heal? thank you

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