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Bursitis — Classification and external resources Example of Elbow Bursitis ICD 10 M70 M … Wikipedia
Bursitis — is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders,… … Medical dictionary
bursitis — /beuhr suy tis/, n. Pathol. inflammation of a bursa. [1855 60; < NL; see BURSA, ITIS] * * * Inflammation of the lubricating sac (bursa) over a joint or extension of a joint, or between tendons and muscles or bones, caused by infection, injury,… … Universalium
Bursitis — Klassifikation nach ICD 10 M70 Krankheiten des Weichteilgewebes im Zusammenhang mit Beanspruchung, Überbeanspruchung und Druck M70.1 Bursitis im Bereich der Hand … Deutsch Wikipedia
Bursitis olecrani — Klassifikation nach ICD 10 M70 Krankheiten des Weichteilgewebes im Zusammenhang mit Beanspruchung, Überbeanspruchung und Druck M70.1 Bursitis im Bereich der Hand … Deutsch Wikipedia
Elbow bursitis — At the tip of the elbow (the olecranon area), there is a bursa, a fluid filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction with motion. This bursa is known as the olecranon bursa. Because of its location, the olecranon bursa is… … Medical dictionary
Elbow bursitis, treatment of — If non infectious, elbow bursitis treatment includes rest, ice, and medications for inflammation and pain … Medical dictionary
elbow injuries — the common sprains, dislocations, and fractures caused by forced movement of the joint beyond its range, as in falling on an outstretched arm or by a direct blow. Treatment of these generally involves immobilization of the elbow in a flexed … Universalium
Elbow, tip of the — The bony tip of the elbow is called the olecranon. It is formed by the near end of the ulna, one of the two long bones in the forearm (the other is the radius). The triceps muscle tendon of the back of the arm attaches to the tip of the elbow… … Medical dictionary
bursitis — n. inflammation of a bursa, resulting from repetitive slight injury, pressure, or friction or from infection or inflammatory conditions. Commonly affecting the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or heel, it produces pain and tenderness and sometimes… … The new mediacal dictionary
