Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between bones, tendons, joints, and muscles.
Cause-
• Repetitive motions
• Positions that put pressure on the bursae, such as kneeling, leaning on elbows, or extensive throwing.
• Trauma or injury to the affected area.
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Bursitis |
Other name |
Location |
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Ischial bursitis |
Weaver bottom |
Buttocks (ischial bursa) |
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Prepatellar bursitis |
Housemaid knee |
Front of the knee (prepatellar bursa) |
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Infrapatellar bursitis |
Clergymans knee |
Below the kneecap (infrapatellar bursa) |
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Olecranon bursitis |
Student’s elbow |
Elbow (olecranon bursa) |
Symptoms-
• Pain in the affected area, especially during movement
• Swelling
• Limited range of motion in the affected joint.
• Tenderness around the affected area.
Treatment-
• Resting the affected joint
• Applying ice to reduce swelling.
• NSAID (to reduce inflammation)
• In severe cases, drainage of the bursa or surgical intervention may be required.
