Bursitis of major joints [E-Book]

Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 23, 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

BURSITIS OF MAJOR JOINTS; BURSITIS OF MAJOR JOINTS; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; Chapter I: Bursitis Around the Shoulder; Abstract; Introduction; Anatomy; Physiopathology of Bursitis; Clinical Evaluation; Imaging; Therapy for Subacromial Bursitis; Therapy for Scapulo-Toracic Bursitis; References; Chapter II: Bursitis of the Elbow; Abstract; Introduction; Anatomy; Physiopathology; Clinical Evaluation; Imaging; Conservative Treatment; Surgical Treatment; Conclusion; References; Chapter III: Bursitis Around the Hip; Abstract; Introduction; Anatomy

PhysiopathologyClinical Evaluation; Imaging; Conservative Treatment; Surgical Treatment; Conclusion; References; Chapter IV: Bursitis Around the Knee; Abstract; Introduction; Anatomy; Phisiopathology; Clinical Evaluation; Imaging; Conservative Treatment; Surgical Treatment; References; Chapter V: Bursitis Around the Ankle; Abstract; Introduction; Anatomy; Physiopathology; Clinical Evaluation; Imaging; Conservative Treatment; Surgical Treatment; References; Index

Inflammation or irritation of the bursa in the major joints is most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the area, or from a sudden, more serious injury. Age also plays a role. Overuse or injury to the joint at work or play can also increase a person's risk of bursitis. Incorrect posture at work or home and poor stretching or conditioning before exercise can also lead to bursitis. Anatomic deformities may also add stress on a bursa sac, causing bursitis. Stress or inflammation from other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, thyroid disorders, or unusual m.