“Lateral to the inferior medial border of the scapula is a bursa that can become inflamed.”

“In an occasional case, one may be able to aspirate bursal fluid from the bursa itself before injection of corticosteroid.”

“Common locations include the external ear, foot, hand, prepatellar bursa, and olecranon region.”

“But you can also have bursitis by your knee, heel and even in the base of your big toe.”

“Although bursitis and tendinitis often improve with home treatment, a ruptured Achilles tendon usually requires surgical repair.”

“Common sites for bursitis include the pre-patellar bursa, the olecranon bursa, and the subacromial bursa.”

“Other locations include the ulnar aspects of the forearm, olecranon, and prepatellar bursae, Achilles tendons, and hands.”

“Another slip may attach to the synovial bursa forming a tensor bursae mucosae tendinum.”

“Possibly, the tendons, as well as tendon sheaths and surrounding bursae, will respond to overuse with inflammation and consequent swelling.”

“Small sacs called bursas help our tissues glide over bones in areas of the body where bones are particularly close to the skin.”

“Bursas tend to be found at places where muscles and tendons glide over bones or pressure points like knees and elbows.”