Suggest Remedies For Bursitis

Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2017

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Question : Good Morning I had a bursitis flare up about 30 years ago and it is flaring up again . I have done the resting and ice and less use however that has not helped. Prior I did the steriod injection and NSAIDS. Please advise

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Excision

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

You may need to get the bursa removed by surgical excision by an Orthopaedic surgeon.

This will cure the condition permanently.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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