Question 1

what is a  bursa sac injury?

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Bursal injury : This is a type of injury that affects a specialized sac of fluid called a bursa. We have many all over our body, in the ankle they can occur in front of or behind the achilles tendon. They can also form in response to pressure to serve as a buffer against irritation. When injured they can be painful and inflamed feeling much like a deep bruise.

Question 2

could you remove the bursa sac from your shoulder?

Accepted Answer

NOt really: since it isn't so much a sac as a space surrounded by many muscles, the internal sides of which form the "bursa".  If you removed them all you would have no motion in the shoulder!  
There are effective injections for "bursitis" in the shoulder, notably prolotherapy and (if needed) steroids.

Question 3

what can i do to reduce the size of my bursa sac near my acl?

Accepted Answer

Bursa : Ice and compression wrap. If recent surgery- should decrease over time.

Question 4

just burst a bursa sac. i've done it before so i know what it is should i sleep with the compression wrap on it?

Accepted Answer

Compress: for swelling a compress will help reduce the swelling along with elevation and ice.

Question 5

i popped or maybe ruptured my bursa sac by getting hit by a pitch last night. i just need to know details of what that means ?

Accepted Answer

Which one?: A bursa is a fluid filled sac that is for reducing pressure and wear on a joint. Did not say which one you struck. If it was already fluid filled then it may have been irritated.. There is nothing to do now except wait and see the final result of what has happened. If it remains swollen then put ice on it for now and wait. See the ortho if followup if it remains swollen
Best wishes.

Question 6

is it possible for the bursa sac in the knee be destroyed?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Knee bursitis is inflammation of a bursa located near your knee joint. A bursa is a small fluid-filled, pad-like sac that reduces friction and cushions pressure points between your bones and the tendons and muscles near your joints.

Each of your knees has 11 bursae. While any of these bursae can become inflamed, knee bursitis most commonly occurs over the kneecap or on the inner side of your knee.

Question 7

swelling knee water bursa sac. what are causes?

Accepted Answer

Bursa: Usually prepatellar bursitis is caused by direct or shear-type injury to area in front of kneecap.  A pes anserine bursitis is ususally caused by activity with tight hamstrings that pull on this insertion site.

Question 8

please explain a ruptured bursa sac of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Ruptured bursa sac is not a recognized medical condition. You may be referring to Baker Cyst.
Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bakers-cyst/symptoms-causes/syc-20369950
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 9

what could be the cause for the pain in my knee? seems like the bursa sac is scooting forward on me.

Accepted Answer

Need to see a doctor: The knee pain could cause by many reasons, such as acl, meniscus tear, arthritis or bursa etc. You need to see a doctor to get check up to find out possible cause.

Question 10

what is a good way to shrink bursa sac of the knee?

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Bursa sac: Swelling of the bursa surrounding the knee which is called "prepatellar bursitis" can be addressed with serial ice applications over a towel that is placed on the knee for 10-15 minutes at a time. Avoid kneeling and hyperflexing of the knee and place a compressive bandage as an additional treatment.

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