Bursitis: Inflammation of the voice around the knee joint

Bursitis is an inflammation of the telephone. Phonics are bag as structures which are lined with synovial membrane.

They are present around joints in places where the muscles and tendons around the bones move. This function is to allow the smooth movement of the muscles and tendons located close to the bone. They may or may not communicate with the joint.

Before reading further, it would be a good idea to see the relevant knee Anatomy(skip_this_if_you_have_already_done_so).

Bursa are of two types

those naturally in the body since birththose that grow on the scene of repeated friction and pressure, adventitious telephone called

Both types are affected by similar conditions.

Amongthe common causes

TRAUMA. It may be acute or chronic (repetitive) traumaINFECTION. Acute or chronicRHEUMATOID ARTHRITISGOUTOSTEOARTHRITIS

Symptoms include pain and swellingfever (in infection) limitation of movement

All symptoms may or may not be present, depending on the type. Fever is present in the infectious type. Swelling is more acute in type. Other symptoms of gout, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis will be present at bursal disease caused by these diseases.

IncludeGeneral treatmentmeasures

restuse heat and bandage coldcompression or stockingelevation of medications to reduce inflammation and pain limb (reduces swelling)

Definitive treatment is directed at the cause.

Now lets look at a few common types of bursitis around the knee joint.

A photograph showing the inflammation of the prepatellar bursa right after trauma. It is swelling above the right knee.

Can reproduce the bursitis?

Yes it is possible. Chances are the least in the infectious type after appropriate antibiotics and drainage of the fluid. Other types can reproduce.

When should I contact my doctor?

If you have fever or your symptoms persist for more than 48 hours you must contact your doctor.

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This page was last updated on September 17, 2010.

Among the other causes of knee pain...

Osteoarthritis of the knee

Meniscal

The ligament injury

Fracture of the patella

Fracture of the knee

Fracture of tibial Plateau

Osgood Schlatter disease

Anatomy of the knee

Knee replacement surgery

Return to the pain in his knee to knee bursitis

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