Description

Gonococcal bursitis of the glenohumeral joint is an inflammation of the bursa in the shoulder joint caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. This condition can lead to pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the affected joint.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using less formal terms or may confuse it with other types of bursitis. It is important to maintain a clinical tone and clarify the specific diagnosis when interpreting. Avoid colloquial terms that may not convey the seriousness of the condition.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal bursitis of the glenohumeral joint after presenting with severe shoulder pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con bursitis gonocócica en la articulación glenohumeral después de presentar un dolor severo en el hombro.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing gonococcal bursitis with other types of bursitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal terms that downplay the condition