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.

Chronic bursitis with calcification of the bursa. The calcium deposition can occur as long as the inflammation is present.

Inflammation of the bursa at the tip of the elbow, called the olecranon bursa. The olecranon bursa is a common site of bursitis.

Inflammation of a bursa of the hip. There are two major bursae of the hip, which is a common location for bursitis.

Inflammation of a bursa of the knee. There are three major bursae of the knee, which is a common site for bursitis.

Inflammation of a bursa due to infection, usually with bacteria. Septic bursitis is treated with antibiotics, aspiration, and surgery. Also known as infectious bursitis.

Inflammation of a bursa of the shoulder. There are two major bursae of the shoulder, which is a common location for bursitis.

Inflammation (swelling, pain, and warmth) of a bursa. A bursa is a flat, fluid-filled sac found between a bone and a tendon or muscle. It forms a cushion to help the tendon or muscle slide smoothly ov [..]

The condition that results when bursa become inflamed.

1834, "inflammation of the bursa;" also see -itis.

Inflammation of a bursa

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Inflammation of a bursa due to excessive pressure or friction, or from injury

Inflammation in a bursa that results in swelling due to accumulation of synovial fluid. Capped elbow is inflammation of the bursa over the point of elbow (olecranon process of the ulna). "Capped [..]

(n) inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder

Pain and swelling of the bursa, the small fluid filled pads that act as cushions in or near the joints.

[bursa + -itis, inflamation] (n) inflammation of a bursa

A bursa is a sac containing fluid (19thC) located within joints to facilitate movement. They can become inflamed (bursitis) rendering movement of the joint painful.(Modern)

Inflammation in a bursa: results in swelling due to accumulation of synovial fluid.

Bursitis refers to inflammation of a bursa (a fluid-filled sac or sac-like cavity around a joint designed to counteract friction), typically in the knee, elbow or shoulder.

Inflammation or irritation of a bursa, the fibrous sac that acts as a cushion between moving structures of bones, Muscles, Tendons or Skin.

Inflammation of a bursa, occasionally accompanied by a calcific deposit in the underlying supraspinatus tendon. The most common site is the subdeltoid bursa. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Inflammation (swelling, pain, and warmth) of a bursa. A bursa is a flat, fluid-filled sac found between a bone and a tendon or muscle. It forms a cushion to help the tendon or muscle slide smoothly over the bone. Bursitis may be caused by long-term overuse, trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or infection. It usually affects the shoulder, knee, elb [..]

Repeated small stresses and overuse that cause the bursa to swell and become irritated.

repeated small stresses and overuse that cause the bursa to swell and become irritated.

Inflammation of a bursa, from irritation, infection or trauma. Our Sydney chiropractors and physiotherapists treat various forms of bursitis often.