Is NSAID with back slab immobilization more effective than NSAID alone for the treatment of pre-patellar bursitis

Report By: Zia Hassan - SpR EM
Institution: Blackburn Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 29th June 2005
Last Modified: 29th June 2005
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [ patient with pre-patellar bursitis or olecranon bursitis] is [ NSAID with back slab immobilization better than NSAID alone] at [ reducing pain severity and improving healing time]