Ischial bursitis
| Ischial bursitis | |
|---|---|
Orthopaedics | |
| Symptoms | Inflammation, Pain |
| Causes | Prolonged sitting on hard surfaces |
Ischial bursitis (also known as weaver's bottom) is inflammation of the
Signs and symptoms
Ischial bursitis causes pain down the posterior aspect of the upper thigh.[1][2] There may be pain over the ischial tuberosity.[2] Chronic ischial bursitis may cause paraesthesia.[2] This pain may become immediately more severe when sitting down.[3]
Cause
Ischial bursitis is usually caused by prolonged sitting on a hard surface.
Mechanism
The ischial bursa is a
Friction from exercise can lead to inflammation of the ischial bursa, known as bursitis.[1]
Diagnosis
Ischial bursitis is usually diagnosed clinically based on symptoms. An x-ray (using injected contrast agent) may be used to identify the formation of calluses.[1]
Treatment
Ischial bursitis is usually treated
Ischial bursitis may be treated with medical and surgical interventions if it is persistent or particularly severe. Analgesics, anaesthetics, or triamcinolone may be injected to relieve pain.[3]
Epidemiology
Ischial bursitis is a fairly rare illness. When a patient presents with symptoms, other conditions such as a spinal disc herniation may be considered.[3]
History
Ischial bursitis is also known as "weaver's bottom" and "tailor's bottom" after professions which involve prolonged sitting on a hard surface.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4160-3779-8, retrieved 2021-03-08
- ^ ISSN 1060-1872.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7020-3145-8, retrieved 2021-03-08
- ISBN 9780071741460.