📋Overview
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues such as bone, muscle, tendons, and skin. It is a common musculoskeletal condition often caused by repetitive motion or pressure. The term 'bursitis' is the modern preferred term and is widely used in clinical practice.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0006444ICD-10-CM
M71.9
MeSH
D002062
SNOMED CT (US)
84017003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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