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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
| Bursitis is defined as an '''inflammatory reaction within a bursa'''. This can range from mild inflammation to septic bursitis. | | Bursitis is defined as an '''inflammatory reaction within a bursa'''. This can range from mild inflammation to septic bursitis. |
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| A bursa is present on a limb or at specific areas of the body that generally have limited movement but with pressure against a portion of bone, tendon or ligament. A bursa can also be found in areas to facilitate the gliding action of a tendon. | | A bursa is present on a limb or at specific areas of the body that generally have limited movement but with pressure against a portion of bone, tendon or ligament. A bursa can also be found in areas to facilitate the gliding action of a tendon. |
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− | '''True or natural bursae''' are located in a predictable position and examples include: [[Equine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology#Distal Interphalangeal/Coffin Joint|navicular bursa]], prepatellar bursa, cunean bursa, bicipital bursa, trochanteric bursa and the subtendinous bursa of the common calcaneal tendon. | + | '''True or natural bursae''' are located in a predictable position and examples include: [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Distal Interphalangeal (Coffin Joint)|navicular bursa]], prepatellar bursa, cunean bursa, bicipital bursa, trochanteric bursa and the subtendinous bursa of the common calcaneal tendon. |
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| '''Acquired bursa''' develop subcutaneously in response to pressure and friction. Tearing of the subcutaneous tissue allows fluid to accumulate and become encapsulated by fibrous tissue. These include: olecranon bursa ('''capped elbow'''), subcutaneous calcaneal bursa ('''capped hock''') and carpal hygroma. | | '''Acquired bursa''' develop subcutaneously in response to pressure and friction. Tearing of the subcutaneous tissue allows fluid to accumulate and become encapsulated by fibrous tissue. These include: olecranon bursa ('''capped elbow'''), subcutaneous calcaneal bursa ('''capped hock''') and carpal hygroma. |
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| In septic bursitis, treatment requires '''systemic antibiotics as well as local drainage'''. The prognosis for complete recovery is guarded. | | In septic bursitis, treatment requires '''systemic antibiotics as well as local drainage'''. The prognosis for complete recovery is guarded. |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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| [[Category:Bursae and Tendons - Pathology]] | | [[Category:Bursae and Tendons - Pathology]] |
| [[Category:Musculoskeletal Diseases - Horse]] | | [[Category:Musculoskeletal Diseases - Horse]] |
| [[Category:Expert Review - Horse]] | | [[Category:Expert Review - Horse]] |