Description

Gonococcal bursitis of the wrist joint is an inflammation of the bursa in the wrist 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 this term is specific to gonococcal infections and may not be widely recognized outside of clinical settings. Common variants may include colloquial terms related to bursitis, but it is essential to use the canonical term in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal bursitis, wrist joint, after presenting with swelling and pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con bursitis gonocócica, articulación de la muñeca, después de presentar hinchazón y dolor.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'bursitis' with 'tendinitis'; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; mixing up wrist joint with other joints