Bursitis refers to the 150 small, fluid-filled cushions found in close proximity to joints and pressure points between bones. Bursae (plural of bursa), are fluid-filled cushions that sit in the hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, and knee. They act as shock absorbers and lubricating the areas of movement between bone and tendon. Bursitis can be caused by repeated movement of the joints such as throwing a ball or putting stress on them. Further investigation reveals that the bursa is actually a…
