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A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that cushions and lubricates areas of the body where friction is likely to occur, such as the area between two bones, a tendon or ligament and a bone, or bone and skin.
Last Updated:
December 17, 2008- Author:
- Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
- Medical Review:
- Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics
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