Conditions We Treat

Knee Bursitis

What Is It?

Knee bursitis is inflammation of one of the bursae around the knee.

Commonly affected bursae include the prepatellar, pes anserine, infrapatellar, and suprapatellar bursae.

Symptoms

  • Localized swelling and tenderness
  • Pain with pressure or movement
  • Warmth or redness if infection is present
  • Pain worsened by kneeling or stair climbing

Diagnosis

  • History and physical exam
  • Ultrasound to visualize fluid
  • X-rays to rule out bone pathology
  • Aspiration if infection is suspected

Treatment

  • Activity modification and avoidance of pressure
  • Ice, compression, and NSAIDs
  • Physical therapy for biomechanics
  • Aspiration and corticosteroid injection
  • Antibiotics for infectious bursitis
  • Bursectomy in rare refractory cases

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