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Bursitis - General Definition
Author: HyperStrike Certified Athletic Trainers
Definition
• Inflammation of the bursa, a fluid filled sac that is found in and around synovial joints (e.g. shoulder, hip, knee).
• Bursae help to reduce friction between bony prominences, tendons and bones, tendons and ligaments and other structures where friction is present. 1, 2, 3
• Acute or chronic. 1
References
1. Prentice WE. Arnheim’s Principles of Athletic Training: A competency-based approach. 11th ed. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill; 2003: 242-243.
2. Prentice WE, Arnheim DD. Essentials of Athletic Injury Management. 6th ed. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill; 2005: G.
3. Thomas CL, ed. Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. 17th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A Davis Co; 1993: 284.
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