Bursitis Knee Treatment

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Bursitis Knee Braces When these bursae become inflamed, it causes pain. The four most affected bursae of the knee are the suprapatellar bursa, prepatellar bursa, infrapatellar bursa, and the pes anserine bursa. See the knee bursitis picture for a visual as to their location. Knee bursitis is a condition in which one or more bursae in the knee become inflamed. Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs located between tendons and bones, lessening friction between the surfaces, cushioning pressure points and protecting them from damage. There are 11 knee bursae sacs. Bursitis Knee Causes & Bursitis Knee Symptoms A few things can cause knee bursitis. Most commonly, knee bursitis is caused by a lot of pressure on the knees from continually kneeling. Individuals with certain jobs and hobbies tend to be affected by knee bursitis, such as plumbers, gardeners, etc. Bursitis knee can also be caused by a sudden impact to the knee. It can affect athletes in especially heavy knee contact sports such as football and volleyball. An infection can also cause bursitis knee. Complications with various forms of arthritis can also lead to bursitis of the knee. Obesity also increases one’s risk of knee bursitis, especially pes anserine bursitis. (Learn more about the link between knee pain and obesity .) Common bursitis knee symptoms are swelling, pain, tenderness, warmth. Someone affected by knee bursitis will find that kneeling causes great pain. If a bursa is infected, the area may be hot and one may run a fever. If you suspect infection, seek medical attention immediately. Knee Bursitis Treatment There are a few different treatments for bursitis of the knee, most of which are fairly conservative in nature. One’s treatment may vary depending on what bursa is affected. For instance, one may use a different type of brace for pes anserine bursitis treatment, which is located below the kneecap, than for suprapatellar bursitis treatment, which resides above the patella. It is important to see