Bursitis

Bursitis is an inflammation or irritation of a bursa. A bursa is a small sac located between moving structures such as bones, muscles, skin and tendons. The bursa acts as a cushion to allow smooth gliding between these structures.

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Updated November 2007

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Title:   Bursitis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. Bursae are small sacs that contain fluid to lubricate moving parts, such as joints and muscles. Common causes of bursitis include injury and overuse. Treatment may include rest, painkillers and gentle exercises.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Bursitis
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Wherever the bones, tendons and ligaments move against each other, particularly near joints, small fluid-filled sacs called bursae cushion the points of contact.
Date:   Jul 2006

Title:   Bursitis.
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs usually located between tendons and bones to cushion their movement.
Date:   Aug 2003
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