Septic bursitis

Septic bursitis
A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. When the bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as "bursitis." When the bursa

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bursitis caused by infection, usually the result of bacterial inoculation due to trauma.

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