Bursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
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- Bursitis, aseptic
Bursitis, aseptic: Bursitis that is not due to an infectious condition. Treatment of noninfectious bursitis includes rest, ice, and medications for inflammation and pain. Sometimes local cortisone injections are given to quiet inflammation.
- Bursitis, calcific
Bursitis, calcific: Chronic bursitis with calcification of the bursa. The calcium deposition can occur as long as the inflammation is present.
- Bursitis, elbow
Bursitis, elbow: Inflammation of the bursa at the tip of the elbow, called the olecranon bursa. The olecranon bursa is a common site of bursitis.
- Bursitis, hip
Bursitis, hip: Inflammation of a bursa of the hip. There are two major bursae of the hip, which is a common location for bursitis.
- Bursitis, knee
Bursitis, knee: Inflammation of a bursa of the knee. There are three major bursae of the knee, which is a common site for bursitis.