Definition A bursa (bursa synovialis or simply bursa) is a small bag filled with synovial fluid, which occurs in many parts of the human body, especially in the area of the musculoskeletal system, to reduce stress caused by pressure and friction. On average, there are about 150 bursa sacs in the human body, which are … Bursa sacs
Feeding of a bursa The function of a bursa is to protect the adjacent tissue. This explains why they are located in all those places in the body where structures such as skin, muscles or ligaments would otherwise lie directly on a bone or rub bone directly against bone (for example, in the area of … Feeding of a bursa | Bursa sacs
The different bursae The bursa at the elbow (bursa olecrani) is present to protect the structures there (bones, tendons, ligaments and adjacent tissue). It is located in the so-called subcutaneous tissue between the skin and the bone and ensures that the skin can move relative to the underlying bone. The fluid it contains compensates for … The different bursae | Bursa sacs
A bursa (bursa synovialis) is a sack-like structure filled with synovial fluid. These bursa are located in the musculoskeletal system, especially in places that are mechanically exposed to particularly high pressure. There they reduce the tensile and compressive forces and thus the friction between bone, skin, muscle and tendons. An inflammation of the bursa (bursitis) … Bursitis
Healing and course Usually, bursitis heals relatively quickly and without complications, with mild and drug therapy. Dangerous, peracute courses with impending sepsis are extremely rare. It is important, however, that the structures around the inflamed bursa are sufficiently protected, as otherwise chronicity can occur, which can usually only be corrected surgically. Elbows An inflammation of … Healing and course | Bursitis
The rotator cuff refers to a muscle group of the shoulder. It is of great importance for the mobility and stability of the shoulder joint. What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is also known as the muscle-tendon cap. This refers to an important muscle group in the shoulder that includes a total of … Rotator Cuff: Structure, Function & Diseases
Definition Pain is a very subjective sensation, which is described differently by each person. For example, the symptoms of “elbow pain” can range from an unpleasant feeling of pressure in the area of the joint to the strongest sting with every movement. The pain can occur suddenly, as a result of a certain movement, or … Pain at the inner elbow
Sulcus ulnaris syndrome The Sulcus ulnaris syndrome belongs to the nerve bottleneck syndromes. These occur when a nerve is constricted in its course by surrounding structures and thus becomes irritated. At the inner elbow, the ulnar nerve runs along the back in a bone groove. There, the nerve can very quickly become constricted due to … Sulcus ulnaris syndrome | Pain at the inner elbow
Associated symptoms Since pain is the result of complex processes within the affected structure, it is usually accompanied by a number of other symptoms. If the complaints are based on an inflammation, there is usually also a significant swelling, redness, overheating and a functional impairment in the affected areas. In the area of the elbow, … Associated symptoms | Pain at the inner elbow
Diagnostics At the beginning of every diagnostic procedure, the first step is an exact anamnesis. In this context, it is particularly important to find out about possible previous injuries and diseases in the area of the elbow, existing underlying diseases as well as a precise survey of existing complaints. This is followed by a clinical … Diagnostics | Pain at the inner elbow
