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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Risk Factors

Factors that increase your risk for developing bursitis include:

• Middle age
• Diabetes
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Thyroid disease
• Gout
• Having a hobby or job that involves repetitive motions such as bicycling, playing baseball, gardening, or setting tiles.