Knee Bursitis

What is Knee Bursitis?

Knee Bursitis is inflammation of one or more of the bursae in your knee. In total, each knee has eleven bursae. Bursae are fluid filled sacs that are responsible for providing cushioning to the tendons and muscles near the joints.

Inflammation of the bursae, or Knee Bursitis, is often caused by a knee injury or strain on the tissue in the knee. Sports injuries, overuse and Rheumatoid Arthritis can also be causes of Knee Bursitis.

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What Are the Symptoms of Knee Bursitis?

The symptoms of Knee Bursitis vary depending on the severity of the inflammation of the bursae. The most common symptoms of Bursitis of the Knee include:

• Knee pain
• Swelling of the knee
• Warmth of the knee
• Tenderness and/or redness of the knee

If Knee Bursitis is left untreated for a long period of time, the bursae can become infected with bacteria. In the case of an infection, additional symptoms may include a fever and body aches.

What Do I Do Next?

The first step in treating Knee Bursitis is to make an appointment to see a doctor who specializes in Sports Medicine and knee injuries for a diagnosis and to learn your treatment options.

Treatment for Knee Bursitis differs depending on the severity of the inflammation, but may include anti-inflammatory medication, Physical Therapy and stretching exercises.

At New York Pain Care, personalized treatment plans for knee injuries or sports injuries are designed for each individual patient by our expert staff.

Call us at 212-604-1300 or book an appointment online. At New York Pain Care our goal is to get you started on a personalized treatment plan to find relief.

When it’s Time to See a Knee Doctor?

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20 Squadron Blvd, Suite 290
New City, NY 10956
(212) 242-8160

This content was co-authored and medically reviewed by the expert team at New York Pain Care, a leading New York City and New Jersey practice specializing in interventional spine and comprehensive pain management. The team is led by Dr. Amr Hosny, MD, MBA, FASA, a board-certified interventional spine specialist with over 15 years of experience in non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments for neck, back, joint, and orthopedic pain. Dr. Hosny and his team have performed over 20,000 outpatient procedures, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care. With decades of combined expertise, the team ensures all content reflects the most accurate, current, and authoritative guidance in pain diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.