Shoulder bursal tissue is often removed during rotator cuff repair, but that might not be such a good idea, researchers said. Studies with human bursa samples and in rats with tendon injuries showed ...

Bursae are fluid-filled sacs in areas of the body that facilitate movement. The knee has several bursae and conditions such as bursitis can impact the bursa in the knee. The body’s musculoskeletal ...

Ankle bursitis happens when the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac in your ankle, becomes inflamed. This may cause swelling, pain, and limping. Treatment may involve ice, rest, and pain relievers. Your ...

Subacromial bursitis is a painful condition that affects your shoulder, causing pain and swelling. It affects the bursa, a small sac filled with fluid that helps lessen friction between the bones, ...

If you’ve had a bad blow to one of your elbows or spend a lot of time leaning on them, you could see the tip of the joint get red and swollen. In severe cases of swelling, a lump could form, jutting ...