Knee Pain : What is Bursitis?
What is Bursitis? Bursitis refers to inflammation of a bursa. Some symptoms of bursitis include pain, swelling, and tenderness; all pain localized to and around the area of the bursa. Most commonly, bursitis is found in adults, especially for those over 40 years of age. Local inflammation and chronic irritation associated with bursitis can develop from repetitive trauma. The prepatellar (above the knee or patella) bursa is the most commonly affected and when inflamed is called “housemaid’s knee.” The bursa develops within the first years of life as a result of mechanical pressure and friction, and it serves the purpose of reducing friction on underlying structures and allowing maximal range of motion in the knee. Aseptic prepatellar bursitis can develop for a individual in a kneeling position who is doing work, hence the name of the condition: “housemaid’s knee”. How Does A Bursa Become Inflamed And How Is It Treated? Treatment of a non-infected bursa involves the discontinuation of th
