Definition of Bursitis. Meaning of Bursitis. Synonyms of Bursitis

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Definition of Bursitis

Bursitis
Bursitis Bur*si"tis, n. [NL., fr. E. bursa + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of a bursa.

Meaning of Bursitis from wikipedia

- common form of bursitis. Achilles bursitis Retrocalcaneal bursitis Ischial bursitis, "weaver's bottom" Iliopsoas bursitis Anserine bursitis It is important...
- (Olecranon) Bursitis -OrthoInfo - AAOS". Orthoinfo.aaos.org. 2011-01-01. Retrieved 2013-08-19. NHS direct - Bursitis Mayo Clinic - Bursitis risk factors...
- cause knee pain, including sprains, bursitis, and injuries to the meniscus. A diagnosis of prepatellar bursitis can be made based on a physical examination...
- tendonitis and prepatellar bursitis. Treatment is generally by rest, alternating between ice and heat, and NSAIDs. Infrapatellar bursitis is relatively rare....
- Calcific bursitis refers to calcium deposits within the bursae. This most occurs in the shoulder area. The most common bursa for calcific bursitis to occur...
- tibia. Pes anserine bursitis may result from stress, overuse, obesity and trauma to this area. An occurrence of pes anserine bursitis commonly is characterized...
- literature on the pathophysiology of bursitis describes inflammation as the primary cause of symptoms. Inflammatory bursitis is usually the result of repetitive...
- Ischial bursitis causes pain down the posterior aspect of the upper thigh. There may be pain over the ischial tuberosity. Chronic ischial bursitis may cause...
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), a form of bursitis, is inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, a part of the hip. This bursa is at the top,...
- Iliopsoas bursitis is inflammation of a bursa (synovial sac) lying between iliopsoas muscle and hip joint, lateral to femoral vessels. Pain is experienced...