Treatment---the cause of the bursitis Systemic cause. such as gout痛风 or syphili梅每毒, and local trauma or irritants should be eliminated, and when necessary the patient's occupation or posture should be changed. One or more of the following local measures usuall are helpful: Rest, hot wet packs, elevation, and If necessary, immobilization of the affected part.Treatment---the cause of the bursitis Systemic causes, such as gout痛风 or syphilis梅毒, and local trauma or irritants should be eliminated, and, when necessary, the patient's occupation or posture should be changed. One or more of the following local measures usually are helpful: Rest, hot wet packs, elevation, and, if necessary, immobilization of the affected part