Bursitis is a painful inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a small sac of fluid that cushions the bones, tendons, and muscles that are located near your joints.
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Bursa
/ˈbɝsə/
Synonyms for "bursa" (4 found)
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5 entriesiliopsoas bursaolecranon bursaprepatellar bursasubacromial bursasubdeltoid bursa
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6 entriesbursal saciliopsoas bursaolecranon bursaprepatellar bursasubacromial bursasynovial bursa
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A bursa over the anterior aspect of the upper end of the tibia, between the patellar tendon and the tubercle of the tibia, is sometimes enlarged, and may be mistaken for synovitis of the joint.
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Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, which results in pain, tenderness, and stiffness and in some cases, swelling and redness.
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A bursa may be present deep to coracobrachialis tendon.
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