Septic bursitis (infectious bursitis) is an infection of the
bursae, the small sacs of fluid that cushion and lubricate an
area where tissues—including bone, tendon, ligament, muscle, or
skin—rub against one another. Common sites of septic bursitis
are the tips of the elbows and the kneecaps. It may be hard to
tell the difference between inflammation in a bursa (bursitis)
and infection in a bursa (septic bursitis). Symptoms of septic
bursitis may include: Antibiotics and drainage (either drainage
with a needle or, sometimes, surgical drainage) are required to
treat the infection. Sometimes this requires a hospital stay for
intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy or surgery. eMedicineHealth
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