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Bursitis

Bursitis is an inflammation or irritation of a bursa. Bursae (the plural of bursa) are small sacs located between moving structures such as bones, muscles, skin and tendons. The bursa acts as a cushion to allow smooth gliding between these structures.

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In an emergency

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