Calcific Bursitis Center - Levittown, PA
Levittown 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 Levittown * Angela F Jannelli MD  Barry L Getzoff DO  Barry L Getzoff DO  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Associates PC  Ved P Gupta MD  Ved P Gupta MD  Stanley Nosheny MD  AEMC Res &Technical Development  Arthritis Group  Arthritis Group  Penn Care Internal Medicine at Mayfair  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Tri-County Rheumatology  Rheumatic Disease Associates  AEMC Res &Technical Development  Einstein Internal Medicine Associates  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Jefferson University Physicians Rheumatology  Jefferson University Physicians Rheumatology  John R Patterson MD  Jefferson University Physicians Rheumatology  Drexel University Hospital Rheumatology  Arthritis & Rheumatology  Drexel Multispecialty Clinic Rheumatology  Drexel Multispecialty Clinic Rheumatology  Drexel Multispecialty Clinic Rheumatology  Drexel University Hospital Rheumatology  Penna Rheumatology Assoc  Penna Rheumatology Assoc  Penna Rheumatology Assoc  Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Consultants  Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Consultants  Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Consultants  Joseph M Hogan MD  Gastroenterology & Rheumatology Associates  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Division of Rheumatology Presbyterian Med Ctr  Penna Rheumatology Assoc iates  Veterans Affairs Medical Center  The Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Gary V Gordon MD  Gary V Gordon MD  Gary V Gordon MD  M Anthony Albornoz MD  Frank C Passero MD  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Whalen Rheumatology Group  Martin Bergman MD  Timothy R Howard DO  Drs Constantine & Wolfe  Ritu Khurana MD  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  Delaware County Rheumatology  Delaware County Rheumatology  Jolanta Zelaznicka MD  Mark A Durback MD  Ronald E Krauser MD PC  Ronald E Krauser MD PC  East Penn Rheumatology Associates  East Penn Rheumatology Associates  East Penn Rheumatology Associates  Ellen Meryl Field MD  Pottstown Medical Specialists  Michael D Perilstein MD  Chester County Rheumatology  Chester County Rheumatology Levittown, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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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