title: The chronically inflamed bursa.
abstract: Bursitis continues to be a frequent source of disability in the athlete. However, significantly less interest has been focused upon this type of injury than other types of sports injuries. This article presents a review of the problem, starting with anatomy and working through diagnosis to treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Reilly
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Nicholas
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D002062:Bursitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000503:physiopathology