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Surgical removal of bursae (sacs of synovial fluid in joints) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A bursectomy is the removal of a bursa, which is a small sac filled with synovial fluid that cushions adjacent bone structures and reduces friction in joint movement. This procedure is usually carried out to relieve chronic inflammation (bursitis) or infection, when conservative management has failed to improve patient outcomes.[1]
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ICD-9-CM | 83.5 |
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