Abstract

A technic is proposed whereby the effusion and other signs and symptoms of subacute and chronic traumatic bursitis can be relieved. The operation consists of a simple paracentesis and internal bursotomy of the bursal sac creating a new communication between the sac and the adjacent subcutaneous tissues. The technic is simple, without significant danger and involves no time loss or disability for workmen. It has been used successfully in fourteen cases of traumatic prepatellar and olecranon bursitis.

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