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Calcific bursitis: A bursa is a thin fluid-filled sac that reduces friction forces between tissues of the body. Chronic (repeated of long-standing) inflammation of the bursa (bursitis) can lead to calcification of the bursa. This is referred to as "calcific bursitis." The calcium deposition (calcification) can occur as long as the inflammation is present.
Read about calcific bursitis, calcification of the bursa from chronic inflammation. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment (cortisone injection, ice).
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Calcific bursitis causes due to chronic bursitis. As chronic bursitis lasts longer, it causes deposition of salts in joints i.e. calcification or ossification.