Shoulder · Bursa
Shoulder (subacromial) bursitis
Shoulder bursitis is listed among the conditions treated by the Shoulder Pain protocol. The bursa is one of the subacromial structures that becomes sensitive in subacromial pain syndrome.
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Overview
📖 Rehab Science- Structures involved
- Subacromial bursa
Shoulder bursitis is listed among the conditions treated by the Shoulder Pain protocol. The bursa is one of the subacromial structures that becomes sensitive in subacromial pain syndrome.
Source: Rehab Science · Ch 16 · PDF pp. 360–365· 2 original research citationsshow sources ▾
Also cited by the book on these pages:
- [Ch 16·6] Eajazi A, Kussman S, LeBedis C, et al. Rotator cuff tear arthropathy: pathophysiology, imaging characteristics, and treatment options. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2015;205(5):W502-W511. find original ↗
- [Ch 16·7] Diercks R, Bron C, Dorrestijn O, et al. Guideline for diagnosis and treatment of subacromial pain syndrome: a multidisciplinary review by the Dutch Orthopaedic Association. Acta Orthop. 2014;85(3):314-322. find original ↗
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Differential considerations
📖 Rehab ScienceShoulder impingement (subacromial pain syndrome) — Closely related; managed with the same protocol.
Conditions with overlapping symptoms may need professional assessment to tell apart.