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Knee
Bursitis: Causes and Treatments
Knee bursitis is an inflammation
of the bursae associated in the knee area. The pain associated with
knee bursitis can feel like tenderness, warmth and general irritation;
the knee may actually feel soft or spongy, and it may also feel
warm to the touch. There are four different areas of the knee joint
that contain bursae that commonly become irritated or even infected.
The four areas you may develop knee bursitis are:
- Prepatellar Bursa – This is the most
commonly affected area located on the front of the kneecap (patella)
that sits between the skin and the kneecap.
- Infrapatellar Bursa – This bursa is
below the kneecap and provides cushion between the kneecap and
the tibia (shinbone).
- Pes anserine bursa – This bursa is
located between the tibia and the tendons connected to the muscles
of the inner leg.
- Medial collateral ligament bursa –
This bursa sits on the inner side of the knee and connects the
tibia and the thigh bone.
Knee Bursitis Causes:
Knee bursitis may be the result of an injury or prolonged wear and
tear on the knee, generally developed through exercise or sports.
It is possible, for instance, to develop knee bursitis from a fall
or a direct blow to the knee. You can also develop knee bursitis
from prolonged kneeling or repetitive standing from the kneeling
position.
Knee Bursitis Treatment:
Once your physician determines that you are suffering from knee
bursitis, he or she will first try to determine whether or not the
knee has become infected. If you are running an fever, he or she
may extract fluid from the area to test in order to determine if
there is an infection, and if there is, what type of antibiotics
are appropriate to clear out the infection. Depending on the severity
of the infection, it may also be necessary to perform aspiration
of the fluid inside the knee or even surgery to remove the infected
bursa.
If your physician determines that the knee bursitis is not infected,
he or she may advise you to take an over-the-counter non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen, while applying
heat and ice to the affected area. If he or she determines the pain
is strong enough, you may require a cortisone shot directly into
the affected bursa. There are also some alternative treatments that
may be effective in helping slow down the pain, or to prevent you
from developing knee bursitis.
If you feel that you may be suffering from knee bursitis, and you
are unable to control the pain with any at home treatments, you
may want to contact your physician. He or she may want to do further
testing to determine if your pain is the result of something as
simple as knee bursitis, or if there may be another underlying condition
that could causing your pain.
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