Bursa excision

Surgical removal of a bursa (fluid-filled sac) in case of an inflammation and pain. It is non-cancerous tissue.

Speciality Orthopaedics
Urgency elective
Duration 20 to 30 min
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic
Procedures +/- Tourniquet
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 2 to 6 weeks
Additional Info Recovery time varies, depending on the location of the bursa
More Information Below is an example for the excision of a bursa at the elbow

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