Knee Tendon Bursitis
Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention and Treatment
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What are the symptoms of Knee Tendon Bursitis?
As compared to other orthopedic conditions, knee bursitis is relatively less painful. Some of the common symptoms of this condition include:
- Swelling of the knee
- Warmth, tenderness and redness of the knee
- Inflammation of the joints, usually observed in arthritis
- Pain and stiffness in the knee
What are the risk factors of Knee Tendon Bursitis?
Specific factors which predispose an individual to this condition include:
- Continuous kneeling over a prolonged period
- Participation in certain sports which strain the knee
- Obesity
- Having osteoarthritis, gout or rheumatoid arthritis
What are the complications of Knee bursitis?
Some complications of knee bursitis are:
- Severe infections in the knee
- Break or puncture in the overlying skin
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- Knee Tendon Bursitis. Medicince Net. Available at: https://www.medicinenet.com/knee_bursitis/article.htm Accessed on June 9, 2020.
- Knee Tendon Bursitis. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/knee-bursitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355501 Accessed on June 9, 2020.
- Knee Tendon Bursitis. OrthoInfo. Available at: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/pes-anserine-knee-tendon-bursitis Accessed on June 9, 2020.
- Knee Tendon Bursitis. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/understanding-bursitis-treatment Accessed on June 9, 2020.
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