Bursitis and Tendonitis Flashcards by Tim Dola

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Inflammatory conditions that commonly occur in the shoulder

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Bursitis and Tendonitis

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Causes proliferation of synovial membrane and pannus (inflammatory tissue which replaces cartilage) formation, which restrict joint movement

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Bursitis and Tendonitis

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Bursitis and Tendonitis: Signs and Symptoms

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Pain

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Bursitis and Tendonitis: Treatment

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Rest of extremity
Intermittent ice and heat to the joint
NSAIDs
Corticosteroid injection
Arthroscopic synovectomy may be considered if shoulder pain and weakness persists

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Bursitis and Tendonitis: Newer therapy

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Extracorporeal shock
Pulse magnetic fields
Laser phototherapy
Radiofrequency ablation
Stem cell therapies

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