What’s the difference between arthritis and bursitis?

What’s the difference between arthritis and bursitis?

Arthritis and bursitis both affect the joints. But arthritis usually results from normal wear and tear on the cartilage, the smooth lining at the ends of bones. The damage is permanent.

In most cases, bursitis is short-term irritation. It doesn’t create long-lasting damage unless you continue to stress the area.