Is bursitis and radiculopathy the same thing?

No, bursitis and radiculopathy are not the same thing. Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues such as bone and muscle, often causing localized pain and swelling. Radiculopathy, on the other hand, refers to a condition where a nerve root in the spine is compressed or irritated, leading to symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness that radiate along the nerve's pathway. While both conditions can cause pain, they originate from different underlying issues.