What is bursitis?
Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa – a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between bones, tendons, and tissues. It commonly affects the shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee.
What are the symptoms of bursitis?
Typical symptoms include pain, swelling, warmth, and tenderness in the affected area, as well as restricted movement due to pain.
What causes bursitis?
Causes include overuse, repetitive pressure, injuries, or accompanying joint conditions that irritate the bursa.
Welche Prognose kann ich erwarten?
The prognosis is generally good.
What are the risk factors for bursitis?
- unilateral strain
- kneeling or weight-bearing activities
- previous inflammations
- existing joint conditions
What are the treatment methods for bursitis?
Treatment involves rest, anti-inflammatory therapy, and targeted movement therapy. Accurate diagnostics clarify whether other causes are present.
Welche Vorbeugungen können getroffen werden?
Preventative measures include avoiding repetitive strain and constant pressure, as well as protecting particularly stressed joints.
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Wie verläuft der typische Zeitablauf?
It usually has an acute onset and often heals within weeks with rest and treatment.
Welche Komplikationen können auftreten?
- recurrent or chronic inflammation
- in rare cases, a bacterial infection of the bursa
How does Clínica Es Castell help with bursitis?
Clínica Es Castell in Palma precisely diagnoses bursitis with ultrasound and treats it specifically and gently – without long waiting times.
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What helps?
Rest, cooling, and – after medical consultation – anti-inflammatory measures.
When should you see a doctor?
In case of severe swelling, redness, increased warmth, or fever.
Finde mehr Informationen
- IQWiG / gesundheitsinformation.de – gesundheitsinformation.de
- German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery – dgou.de