Shoulder Bursitis
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Shoulder Bursitis Prevention
Prevention of shoulder
bursitis
includes:
Avoid repetitive use of the shoulder.
Stretch before and after
exercise
.
Warm-up before
exercise
.
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Shoulder Bursitis Outlook
Related Conditions
Bicep tendinitis
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Shoulder sprain
Shoulder tendinitis
Shoulder Injury Checkup
Shoulder pain
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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Shoulder Bursitis References:
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.
Hanchard NC, Howe TE, Gilbert MM. Diagnosis of shoulder pain by history and selective tissue tension: agreement between assessors. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005 Mar;35(3):147-53.
Ishii H, Brunet JA, Welsh RP, Uhthoff HK. Bursal reactions in rotator cuff tearing, the impingement syndrome, and calcifying tendinitis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1997 Mar-Apr;6(2):131-6.
LeNoir JL. Subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis of the shoulder. Orthop Rev. 1986 Nov;15(11):730-2.
