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Bursitis, shoulder: Inflammation of a bursa of a shoulder joint. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between moving tissues of the body. There are two major bursae of the shoulder. Bursitis is usually not infectious, but the bursa can become infected. Treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes rest, ice, and medications for inflammation and pain. Infectious bursitis is treated with antibiotics, aspiration, and surgery.
Learn about shoulder bursitis causes (injury, infection), symptoms (pain, inflammation, swelling), diagnosis, and treatment (physical therapy, surgery).
Information about shoulder bursitis. Many patients who have pain are told by their doctor they have shoulder bursitis or rotator cuff tendonitis; learn more ...
Bursitis Shoulder can be incredibly painful and one should be extra cautions in order to prevent infection. Treatments are usually simple and can be done at home in most ...
Care guide for Shoulder Bursitis possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Proper shoulder bursitis treatment, also called impingement syndrome, includes rest, medications, exercises, and possibly cortisone injections. By performing ...