Bursectomy

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Intervention: Bursectomy
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ICD-9 code:	83.5
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A bursa is a small sac filled with synovial fluid that cushions adjacent structures and reduces friction. Bursectomy refers to the removal of one of these structures, usually due to chronic inflammation (bursitis) of infection.