Event Title
Unusual Appearance of the Synovial Membrane in Chronically Infected Bursae.
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Biomedical Sciences
Mentor Information
Reed James, reedjam@gvsu.edu; Dawn Richiert, richierd@gvsu.edu; Tim Strickler, stricklt@gvsu.edu;
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Location
Kirkhof Center KC31
Start Date
13-4-2011 11:00 AM
End Date
13-4-2011 12:00 PM
Keywords
Health, Illness, and Healing
Abstract
Bursae are synovial sacs generally positioned near and around joints in order to cushion the pressure and reduce the friction created by muscle tendons acting at the joint. A common affliction of these synovial structures is bursitis, an inflammation of the tissues that make the sac causing an increase in the production of synovial fluid. This condition is generally caused by injury, such as a sharp blow, or sustained pressure on the region of the bursa, such as kneeling for an extended period of time. Without treatment, the condition can become chronic resulting in significant changes in the tissues of the bursae. Presented here are examples of a chronically infected bursae where significant changes in the synovial membrane, the tissue that lines the bursa and makes the synovial fluid. The folds of the synovial membranes have become enlarged and have an exaggerated appearance. The bursa sac itself has become significantly enlarged from the overproduction of synovial fluid.
Unusual Appearance of the Synovial Membrane in Chronically Infected Bursae.
Kirkhof Center KC31
Bursae are synovial sacs generally positioned near and around joints in order to cushion the pressure and reduce the friction created by muscle tendons acting at the joint. A common affliction of these synovial structures is bursitis, an inflammation of the tissues that make the sac causing an increase in the production of synovial fluid. This condition is generally caused by injury, such as a sharp blow, or sustained pressure on the region of the bursa, such as kneeling for an extended period of time. Without treatment, the condition can become chronic resulting in significant changes in the tissues of the bursae. Presented here are examples of a chronically infected bursae where significant changes in the synovial membrane, the tissue that lines the bursa and makes the synovial fluid. The folds of the synovial membranes have become enlarged and have an exaggerated appearance. The bursa sac itself has become significantly enlarged from the overproduction of synovial fluid.