Problem
Bursitis
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Bursal cystHernia of synovial sac
Nature:
All joints have synovial sacs, or bursa, for the lubrication of that joint. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa -- a small sac containing fluid that lies between tendons and bones. A bursa allows a tendon to move smoothly over a bone by acting as an anti-friction device and shielding tendons from rubbing against bones. Bursae are found in the knee, elbow, shoulder and wrist. If the tendons become thickened and bumpy from excessive use, the bursa is subjected to increased friction and may become inflamed. The main symptom of bursitis is pain. In some cases, especially for shoulder bursitis, people may experience some restriction of movement. Bursitis of the elbow and knee joints is frequently caused by activities performed at work or sport. The pain of bursitis can disable the worker, and at the very least, its cure demands cessation of that activity.
Broader Problems:
CystsInflammationRepetitive strain injuriesDisorders of joints and ligamentsSoreness of joints Narrower Problems:
Parson's kneeMiner's elbowInterdigital cystsBursitis in animalsPrepatellar bursitisSubchondral bone cystLateral epicondylitisLameness caused by bone cyst in pedal bone Related Problems:
Tendonitis Aggravates:
Joint swelling Subject(s):
Medicine → Locomotive, integumentary systemMedicine → Pathology
Medicine → Skeletal system
Recreation → Ball games
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
27.03.2020 – 00:37 CET