BURSITIS

Course overview

BURSITIS IS A SWELLING OR INFLAMMATION OF A BURSA, WHICH IS A SYNOVIUM-LINED, SAC-LIKE STRUCTURE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE BODY NEAR BONY PROMINENCES AND BETWEEN BONES, MUSCLES, TENDONS, AND LIGAMENTS. THERE ARE MANY CAUSES OF BURSITIS, INCLUDING OVERUSE INJURY, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, TRAUMA, AND INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS. THIS ACTIVITY EXPLAINS THE RISK FACTORS, EVALUATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF BURSITIS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN ENHANCING CARE FOR AFFECTED PATIENTS.