Bursitis is inflammation of one or more bursae, the small sacs of lubricating synovial fluid that reduce friction where bones, skin, tendons and muscle meet. It is usually caused by overuse or trauma, though systemic illness can also bring it on. The human body has more than 150 bursae, and the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee are its most common sites; bursitis typically presents with redness and swelling, and sometimes pain, warmth or reduced range of motion.
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Body SystemSourced to the subject's own account ICD-10 ChapterXIII: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Sourced to the subject's own account Causative Agent (category)Sourced to the subject's own accountIdiopathic / Multifactorial 1 Connections
Treated By
Source Bursectomy (Wikipedia)
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1. Bursitis (Wikipedia)
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causes: repetitive movements, excessive pressure, trauma, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, idiopathic
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
View the Source Bursectomy (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Bursectomy, Lead: treats BursitisQuote, Treated By: Bursectomy, Lead: treats Bursitis
This procedure is usually carried out to relieve chronic inflammation (bursitis) and infection when conservative management has failed to improve patient outcomes.
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