Bursitis
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Bursitis Evaluation: Similar Conditions
Conditions that cause symptoms similar to bursitis include:
Arthritis
Muscle strains
Ligament sprains
Stress
fractures
Tendinitis
Fractures
Baker's cyst
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Bursitis Treatment
Related Conditions
Elbow bursitis
Hip bursitis
Knee bursitis
Shoulder bursitis
Elbow pain
Hip pain
Knee pain
Shoulder pain
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Bursitis References:
Bennett R. Addressing musculoskeletal pain. Geriatrics. 2004 Aug;59(8):11-2.
Gutierrez G, Burroughs M, Poddar S. Clinical inquiries. Does injection of steroids and lidocaine in the shoulder relieve bursitis? J Fam Pract. 2004 Jun;53(6):488-92.
Shbeeb MI, Matteson EL: Trochanteric bursitis (greater trochanter pain syndrome). Mayo Clin Proc 1996 Jun; 71(6): 565-9.
Zimmermann B 3rd, Mikolich DJ, Ho G Jr: Septic bursitis. Semin Arthritis Rheum 1995 Jun; 24(6): 391-410.
