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Bursae are fluid-filled cavities near joints where tendons or muscles pass over bony projections. They assist movement and reduce friction between moving parts.
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Bursitis will not show up on x rays, although sometimes there are also calcium deposits in the joint that can be seen. Inserting a thin needle into the affected bursa and removing(aspirating) some of the synovial fluid for examination can confirm ...
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The most common cause of bursitis is repeated physical activity using excessive force, but it may also flare up for no known reason. Bursitis may be caused by trauma, proximity to inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout, and it ...
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The most common cause of bursitis is repeated physical activity, but it can flare up for no known reason. It can also be caused by trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and acute or chronic infection.Pain and tenderness are common symptoms.
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