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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References:

• 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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