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an enthesopathy refers to a disorder involving the attachment of a tendon or ligament to a bone.
ageing or degenertive enthesopathy
The common name for sub patellar bursitis is "knee bursitis."
Enthesopathy, characterized by inflammation or degeneration at the sites where tendons or ligaments attach to bone, can be influenced by certain medications. Long-term use of corticosteroids can weaken the tendons and contribute to enthesopathy, while some biologic agents used to treat autoimmune diseases, like TNF inhibitors, may also be implicated in its development. Additionally, certain antibiotics, such as fluoroquinolones, have been associated with an increased risk of tendon issues, including enthesopathy. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice on medication risks.
"Bursitis." HealthAnswers.com. 1998. http://www.healthanswers.com.
It may cause symptoms identical to bursitis
Yes, I was diagnosed with Bursitis when I was 12. I'm 29 now.
In acute bursitis symptoms appear suddenly; with chronic bursitis, pain, tenderness, and limited movement reappear after exercise or strain.
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa; bursectomy is removal of a bursa.
On certain views, bursitis is well shown on x-rays.
Horses do get Bursitis, more often called Tendinitis. But it is not in any way contagious.
Naturopaths and nutritionists emphasize the role of diet as underlying causes of bursitis.