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Bursitis
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Definition
: Inflammation or irritation of a bursa, the fibrous sac that acts as a cushion between moving structures of bones, muscles, tendons or skin.
coordinate IM with specific joint IM
Examples
Periarthritis
Other names
Frozen Shoulder; Capsulitis, Adhesive; Adhesive Capsulitis; Capsulitides, Adhesive; Bursitides; Adhesive Capsulitides