Calcific Bursitis Center - Centreville, VA
Centreville Rheumatologist Doctors for Calcific BursitisType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Centreville * Matthew O Swartz MD  Margaret Gradzka MD  Bone Health Diagnostic  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Reston Rheumatology & Arthritis Center  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Associates PC  Norman Levin MD  Paul Rochmis MD  General Internal Medicine Group  Nita Sumida MD PLLC  Jennifer Odutola MD  Arthritis Care Center PC  Nicholson & Schwartz MDs  Nicholson & Schwartz MDs  Alben G Goldstein MD  Arthritis Center of Northern VA  Arthritis Center of Northern VA  Arthritis & Pain Center  Stewart E Kohler MD  Arthritis & Pain Center  Arthritis Specialists of Winchester PC  Gregory A Kujala MD  VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology  VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology  VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology  Premier Health Care Associates  Premier Health Care Associates  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  Titus Hendrix Turner Pahle & Christensen MDs  Albemarle Arthritis Associates  Albemarle Arthritis Associates  Albemarle Arthritis Associates  Medical College of Virginia  Bernard Wittkamp MD  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  Rheumatology Clinic  Rheumatology Clinic  Rheumatology Clinic  Chesapeake Medical Group Family Practice Centreville, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Calcific BursitisRead the Calcific Bursitis article » What is calcific bursitis?A bursa is a thin fluid-filled sac that reduces friction forces between tissues of the body. Chronic (repeated or long-standing) inflammation of the bursa (bursitis) can lead to calcification of the bursa. This is referred to as "calcific bursitis." The calcium deposits (calcification) can occur as long as the inflammation is present and remain after it has resolved. Calcific bursitis occurs most commonly in the shoulder. How is calcific bursitis diagnosed?Calcific bursitis is diagnosed when viewed with an x-ray test or MRI scan of the inflamed, painful bursa. What is the treatment of calcific bursitis?Treatment of the inflammation of calcific bursitis can help to prevent further calcification as well as relieve pain and stiffness. Treatments include medications for inflammation, cold packs, immobilization, injections of cortisone into the bursa, physical therapy, and occasionally surgical removal of the inflamed bursa. What is the outlook for a patient with calcific bursitis?When the inflammation is quieted, the long-term outlook (prognosis) is excellent. Optimal improvement can require physical therapy treatment. The calcium deposit can remain indefinitely and may not cause any problems. Significant calcium deposits can sometimes, however, cause a mechanically abrasive area of tenderness. These deposits that continue to cause symptoms are considered for surgical removal. Recommended Reading Related to Calcific BursitisCT Scan (Computerized Tomography) » CT scan facts
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