Bursitis

How does bursitis develop?

Bursitis is a condition that originates in the bursae around your joints. The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that provide cushioning between bones. Bursitis develops when the bursae become inflamed, which causes pain and joint discomfort. 

Most often, bursitis develops because of overuse. For example, if you play a sport that involves overhead arm movements, such as tennis or swimming, you’re at an increased risk of developing shoulder bursitis. Less commonly, infections or injuries can cause bursitis.

Bursitis can affect any joint that you use repeatedly. It’s most common in joints that people use often, such as their elbows, shoulders, or knees. Occasionally, it develops because of arthritis. 

What are some common symptoms of bursitis?

Bursitis symptoms are very similar to arthritis symptoms, as both are inflammatory conditions that affect your joints. The most common bursitis symptoms are:

• Joint pain
• Joint stiffness
• Swollen joints
• A limited range of motion of the affected joint
• Redness around affected joints

When an infection causes bursitis, additional symptoms can include skin discoloration, a fever, or chills. 

Unlike arthritis, bursitis usually isn’t a chronic issue. You can develop bursitis and have it clear up after a matter of weeks with the right treatment. However, bursitis can flare up again later. 

Which procedures can treat bursitis?

At IVO Miami, Dr. Foremny uses image-guided microinvasive procedures to treat bursitis. You may be interested in procedures if conservative care including physical therapy, bracing, ice therapy, heat therapy, and other topical treatments and medications don’t improve your symptoms. 

Dr. Foremny specializes in treating bursitis with the following procedures:

Image-guided aspiration

Using ultrasound guidance, excess fluid can be carefully drained from the bursa to reduce pressure and discomfort.

Steroid injections

Steroid injections deliver corticosteroids into inflamed bursae to reduce inflammation, which can help control pain and swelling. 

Orthobiologics

Orthobiologics are injectable treatments that use cells from your own body that may assist with healing for associated tendonapathies. 

Microinvasive procedures can help treat pain and swelling from bursitis without surgery, long recovery times, or general anesthesia. 

Learn more about interventional procedures for bursitis by calling the friendly IVO Miami office to schedule an appointment today. 

Schedule your appointment with Dr. Gregory Foremny today. Dr. Foremny, M.D., is  board-certified, and double fellowship-trained specializing in image-guided orthopedic procedures in Miami. He completed his fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, consistently ranked the #1 hospital in the nation for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. He also serves as team radiologist for the NBA's Miami Heat. With more than 10,000 procedures performed, Dr. Foremny gives every patient concierge-level time and attention. Call our office at (305)-786-5550 to book your visit.