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Calcaneal Bursitis (1)
Calcaneal Bursitis
OCOSH Code: C05.550.251_JD_BUR_CA
Olecranon Bursitis (1)
Olecranon Bursitis
OCOSH Code: C05.550.251_JD_BUR_OL
Prepatellar Bursitis (2)
Prepatellar Bursitis
OCOSH Code: C05.550.251_JD_BUR_PP
Subacromial Bursitis (3)
Subacromial Bursitis
OCOSH Code: C05.550.251_JD_BUR_SA
Trochanteric Bursitis (1)
Trochanteric Bursitis
OCOSH Code: C05.550.251_JD_BUR_TR

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Bursitis eMedicine Emergency

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/TOPIC74.HTM

Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa caused by repetitive use, trauma, infection, or systemic inflammatory disease. Bursae are flattened sacs that serve as a protective buffer between bones and overlapping muscles (deep bursae) or between bones and tendons/skin (superficial bursae). These synovial-lined sacs are filled with minimal amounts of fluid...
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Bursitis eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic378.htm

Bursae are saclike structures between skin and bone or between tendons, ligaments, and bone. They are lined by synovial tissue, which produces fluid that lubricates and reduces friction between these structures. Bursitis occurs when the synovial lining becomes thickened and produces excessive fluid, leading to localized swelling and pain.
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Bursitis.org

Location: http://www.bursitis.org

The bursa is what cushions the tendon and thereby helps prevent friction between the tendon and the bone.  Unfortunately, constant rubbing of the tendon over the bone with high amounts of repetitive arm, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle motion can lead to enough friction of the bursa itself to cause...
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Cystic Lesions about the Knee eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic386.htm

Cysts can occur in many shapes and forms around the knee. A cyst is defined as a closed cavity, or sac, that is lined with epithelium. It can contain liquid or semisolid material, can be normal or abnormal, and can occur in soft tissue or in bone. Benign or malignant...
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Pes Anserinus Bursitis eMedicine PMR

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic104.htm

Pes anserine bursitis is an inflammatory condition of the medial knee, especially common in certain patient populations, often coexisting with other knee disorders.
Synonyms and related keywords: anserine bursitis, anserine bursitis syndrome, conjoined tendon, breast-stroker's knee, pes anserine bursitis, pes anserinus, pes anserinus tendino-bursitis, pes anserinus tendinobursitis, pes anserinus tendino-bursitis...
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