Q: I was diagnosed with bursitis in my elbow, and my friend’s doctor told her she had bursitis in her shoulder. Is this the same disease? A: A bursa is a fluid filled sac-like structure that acts like ...

NEW YORK, NY--A common practice of shoulder surgeons may be impairing the success of rotator cuff surgery, a new study from orthopedic scientists and biomedical engineers at Columbia University ...

Bursae are fluid-filled sacs found about your joints. They surround the areas where tendons, skin, and muscle tissues meet bones. The lubrication they add helps reduce friction during movement of the ...

Bursitis of the shoulder is a painful inflammation in the shoulder joint. Rest and gentle exercises can speed up recovery. Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursae. The bursae are small, fluid-filled ...

Bursitis is a painful condition affecting the joints. It occurs when fluid-filled sacs called bursae become inflamed. People can prevent it by taking breaks during repetitive tasks and warming up ...