Shoulder Bursitis

What is Shoulder Bursitis?

A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. When injury or inflammation of a bursa around the shoulder joint occurs, shoulder bursitis is present.

Symptoms of Shoulder Bursistis

• Localised pain or swelling

Causes of Shoulder Bursistis

• Past Injury
• Infection
• Rheumatic condition

Treatment for Shoulder Bursisitis

• Anti-Inflammatory Medication or Injection
• Using a syringe to remove the excess fluid
• Physio-Therapy
• Surgical Treatment

SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY OUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ORTHOPAEDICS, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR ANKLE PAIN, BACK PAIN, ELBOW PAIN, HAND PAIN, HIP PAIN, KNEE PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.