No significant intermetatarsal bursitis

What does "No significant intermetatarsal bursitis" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Intermetatarsal bursitis" refers to inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs, called bursae, located between the bones in the foot. When a medical report says "No significant intermetatarsal bursitis", it means that there is no notable inflammation of these sacs in the foot. This suggests that the person does not have a significant problem with swelling or irritation in this area of the foot.

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