Calcific bursitis

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Calcific Bursitis
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Specialty Rheumatology
Symptoms Pain; tenderness; stiffness; swelling
Diagnostic method X-ray; MRI scan
TreatmentIce; rest; non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; steroid injections; physical therapy; and/or surgery

Calcific bursitis refers to calcium deposits within the bursae. This most occurs in the shoulder area. The most common bursa for calcific bursitis to occur is the subacromial bursa. A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that reduces friction, and facilitates movements between its adjacent tissues (i.e., between tendon and bone, two muscles or skin and bone). Inflammation of the bursae is called bursitis.

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