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Understanding Olecranon Bursitis of the Elbow

Olecranon Bursitis of the Elbow Today we continue our look at bursitis of the upper extremity by focusing on the elbow. There is only one clinically significant bursa at the elbow, and it happens to be one of the most commonly irritated bursae in the body.  What Is...

Understanding Shoulder Bursitis

Understanding Shoulder Bursitis Our last post concluded our look at bursitis in the lower body. Today we move to the upper body and begin by looking at shoulder bursitis. We will explore the common types of bursitis in the shoulder, the causes, symptoms and potential...

Understanding Hip Bursitis

Understanding Hip Bursitis:  In today’s post, we continue our look at bursitis by discussing areas in the hip where bursitis can occur. The hip has several bursae. In this post, we’ll break down what hip bursitis is, the different areas where it can occur, common...

Understanding Knee Bursitis

Understanding Knee Bursitis In today’s post, we continue our discussions on bursitis with a look at the knee. The knee has several bursae, and knee bursitis occurs when one of these ‘sacs’ becomes inflamed. In today’s blog post, we will focus on the most common...

Calcaneal Bursitis

Calcaneal Bursitis In our last post, we started a new mini-series on the topic of bursitis. We discussed what it is, associated symptoms, and the general treatment approach we take toward these injuries. Today we will begin exploring one of the areas that we as...