Knee bursitis is a medical condition that involves inflammation of the bursae of the knee (fluid filled sacs between the tendons and adjacent bones in the joint). Common causes are frequent falls on or direct trauma to the knee or repeated or prolonged pressure on the knee. In some cases, knee bursitis can be a result of knee arthritis. Typical knee bursitis symptoms are swelling and redness in the knee area and restricted movement of the joint due to pain. These symptoms are typically aggravated by kneeling, bending or squatting. You can prevent knee bursitis by wearing knee pads or by restricting the time you spend on your knees or bending your knees. Treatment of knee bursitis is mainly by way of symptom relief including medication and physical therapy.
The bursae in the knee reduce friction and cushion pressure points between the bones on one hand and the tendons, muscles and skin near the joint. This type of bursitis usually affects the bursae near the kneecap or those on the inner side of the knee and just below the joint.
The risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing this condition include prolonged kneeling (perhaps due to job requirements). Playing sports that involve frequent falls onto the knee can also increase exposure to it. Additional risk factors include obesity and osteoarthritis.
It can be a result of some or all of the following:
This condition usually manifests itself in the form of a warm to the touch feeling over the knee joint. The knee will also feel tender and swollen, especially when the patient presses on it. Movement of the knee may also be painful.
If the condition arises from a trauma (blow) to the knee, these symptoms can appear rapidly. However, knee bursitis usually develops over time and so do its symptoms.
Individuals who are at risk of developing knee bursitis can tke the following steps to reduce their exposure:
Treatment of knee bursitis is sometimes not a priority as the condition tends to improve naturally over time. If this is the case, the doctor may focus primarily of relieving the pain and discomfort of the condition. However, the following treatment options can be tried:
If the knee bursitis is severe and the above treatments do not work, doctors may consider the following more invasive treatment options:
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The McDavid Knee Sleeve features their exclusive 5-needle stitch for a flatter, cleaner and stronger seam. It also has a seamless back of knee design for added comfort and outer heavy duty nylon fabric for added durability.
Level 1: Primary Protection – Minor support helping to relieve pain and promote healing of tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis and other non-specific knee conditions
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The McDavid Knee Sleeve/4-Way Elastic With Gel Buttress has a 4-way stretch elastic material that allows for increased compression and fit without heat retention.
Level 2: Advanced Protection – Moderate support and relief from pain associated with arthritis, bursitis and tendonitis
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The McDavid Knee Sleeve / 4-Way Elastic With Gel Buttresses & Stays has a 4-way stretch elastic material that provides increased compression and a closer fit without heat retention.
Level 2: Advanced Protection – Moderate support and relief from pain associated with arthritis, bursitis and tendonitis
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The McDavid Knee Sleeve / Elastic provides compression and soft tissue support. Its elastic construction allows it to breathe for cool knees and is ideal for those with neoprene allergies. Its pull on design facilitates application.
Level 1: Primary Protection – Minor support and pain relief from arthritis, bursitis and tendonitis
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The McDavid Knee Support With Open Patella has an open knee design for added comfort around the patella. This brace also features McDavid’s exclusive 5-needle stitch for a flatter, cleaner and stronger seam.
Level 1: Primary Protection – Minor support helping to relieve pain and promote healing of tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis and other non-specific knee conditions
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Mueller Knee Pads will protect active individuals from bruises, bumps or scrapes or burns causes by rubbing against the court or turf.
