knee bursitis

Knee bursitis is a condition in which one or more small fluid-filled sacs near the knee joint become inflamed. The sacs are called bursae. Knee bursitis causes pain and can limit your movement. Your knee may be warm, tender and swollen....you may also feel pain when you move or rest....a direct blow to the knee can cause symptoms quickly....but knee bursitis can often be caused by too much friction and irritation in the knee....kneeling on hard surfaces....therefore, symptoms can start slowly and get worse over time....###When to see a doctor?...Sometimes the bursa in the kneecap can become infected....if you have Contact the **best knee surgeon** below: - Fever or chills with pain and swelling in the knee... - Swelling or long-term discoloration of the skin around the knee... - Difficulty moving or extending the knee... Cause of knee bursitis... Knee bursitis can be caused by: - Repeated and sustained pressure, such as kneeling, especially on hard surfaces.... - Overuse of the knee or vigorous activity.... - Direct trauma to the knee.... - Bursal infection caused by bacteria, which can enter the knee through a bruise or cut.... - Medical problems that can occur with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout. Factors that can increase the risk of developing knee bursitis include: - Prolonged kneeling... The risk of bursitis is higher for people who work on their knees for long periods of time... This includes people who have jobs such as plumbers and gardeners.... - Playing certain sports that can lead to direct impact or repeated falls on the knee increases the risk of developing knee bursitis... Also sports that create friction between the knee and the mat... These sports include wrestling, football, basketball and volleyball... Bursitis after Anser The name of obesity And arthritis is before arthritis in women.. Knee bursitis... The following tips can help you prevent bursitis or prevent its recurrence: - Use a knee brace.... It can help if you often work on your knees or do sports that put your knees at risk.... Use a pillow to protect your knees.... - Rest.... If you've been kneeling for a while, take regular breaks to stretch your legs and rest your knees.... - Reduce stress on your body.... Orthopedic surgeon will ask you about your history to find out if you have knee bursitis. Your doctor will ask.. Then you will have a physical exam.. Your doctor will most likely: - Compare the condition of both knees, especially if only one hurts.... - Gently press on your knee area to feel for heat, swelling and the source of pain.... - Check the skin of the sensitive area for discoloration or other signs of infection.... - Carefully move your legs and knees to determine the range of motion of the affected knee is flexed or knee flexion.... Knee.... ### Imaging tests to diagnose knee bursitis Imaging tests may be needed to determine if a condition other than knee bursitis is causing your symptoms. Your orthopedic specialist may order one or more of the following tests: - X-rays....these can be useful for finding bone problems or arthritis....-MRI....MRI scans use radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce detailed images of structures inside the body....These scans can show images of soft tissues such as bursae....-Ultrasound.....This procedure uses sound waves to create images....Ultrasound can help your health care professional look for swelling in the affected bursa. find...to drain some of the fluid....this is called aspiration....if your specialist thinks you have an infection or **gout** in the bursa, this may be done....aspiration can also be used as a treatment... Treatment of knee bursitis Bursitis often improves with time, so treatment is often aimed at reducing your symptoms, but your orthopedic surgeon may recommend one or more treatments, depending on the cause of the knee bursitis and which bursa is infected. If a bacterial infection is causing the knee bursitis, the specialist will prescribe drugs called antibiotics. Your doctor may refer you to a physical therapist or sports medicine specialist. These specialists can teach you exercises that help the muscles around your knee and leg become more flexible and strong. This treatment may reduce pain and reduce the risk of recurrent attacks of knee bursitis. If you have to kneel, knee braces may help.. Surgery and other methods. - Corticosteroid injection If the bursitis does not improve with initial treatments, your specialist may recommend a **steroid injection**... This medicine is injected into the affected bursa to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.... Your specialist will insert a needle into the affected bursa and drain the fluid into a syringe.... Aspiration may cause mild pain in the short term.. a. Reduces... - Surgery... Be.... After surgery, you may be able to return to your normal activities within a few weeks.... Lifestyle and home remedies ### To reduce the pain and discomfort of knee bursitis: - Rest your knee....Rest from the activity that caused your symptoms....Try not to kneel and do movements that make your pain worse.......Place an ice pack on your knee for 20 minutes at a time....Do this several times a day to relieve pain and heat in the knee....-Try gentle pressure....Use a compression pack to help reduce the knee or knee....Knee....Put your injured leg on Place a pillow....this will help control knee swelling....- Lose extra weight if needed....this can reduce pressure on your injured knee.. You may start by seeing your primary care physician....then you may be referred to a doctor who treats other joint diseases called a rheumatologist....or you may be referred to an orthopedic surgeon....here is some information to help you prepare for your appointment....things you can do: - Your symptoms and when they started - Key personal information, including the activities and sports you do.... - All medications, vitamins and other supplements you take.... Include the amounts you take, called dosages.. For knee bursitis, the basic questions to ask your specialist are: - What is the most likely cause of my symptoms? - Are there other possible reasons? - What tests will I need? - What treatment do you recommend? - Should I limit my activities? - Are there any self-care measures I can try? - Are there any brochures or other printed materials that I can have? What websites do you recommend?