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Mar 2, 2024 · Knee bursitis is a condition in which one or more small fluid-filled sacs near the knee joint become inflamed. The sacs are called bursae. Bursae reduce friction and cushion pressure points between bones and tendons, muscles and skin near the joints. Any of the bursae in the knee can be affected by painful swelling, also called inflammation.
- Abrasion. An abrasion is another term for a scrape. This occurs when the skin rubs against a rough surface, such as asphalt or cement. A minor abrasion takes off just the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and can be treated at home.
- Laceration. A laceration is a cut or puncture wound that causes a tear or hole in the skin. If you fall and land on something sharp like a nail, you can end up with a laceration.
- Contusion. A knee contusion or bruise is a common injury if you fall on a hard surface. The impact can cause a blood vessel or capillary in the skin or muscle underneath to leak blood into the surrounding area, creating the black and blue sign of a bruise.
- Sprain. A knee sprain occurs when one — or more — of the ligaments in the knee is overstretched. A ligament is a structure that connects one bone to another.
Mar 2, 2024 · Apply ice. Apply an ice pack to your knee for 20 minutes at a time. Do this a few times a day until the pain and warmth in the knee go away. Try gentle compression. Use of a compressive wrap or knee sleeve can help ease swelling. Raise your knee. Prop your affected leg on pillows.
Jan 6, 2023 · Ice: Use a cooling pack to ice the affected knee for 20 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day. Compression: Wrap the knee with an elastic bandage (as directed by your doctor) to help with fluid buildup or ...
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Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa in the front of the kneecap (patella). It occurs when the bursa becomes irritated and produces too much fluid, which causes it to swell and put pressure on the adjacent parts of the knee. (Left) Normal knee anatomy shown from the side. The bursa is small and located between the patella and ...
Treatment for prepatellar bursitis that involves just an inflamed bursa can include: Resting and minimizing certain activities: Be sure to avoid or minimize activities and motions that make your symptoms worse until your prepatellar bursitis gets better. Applying ice: Applying ice to your knee at regular intervals can help reduce swelling and pain.
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Jun 3, 2024 · Symptoms of acute prepatellar bursitis include warmth, redness that may spread, swelling, and pain at the front of the knee, as well as fluid, a possible wound, and a fever if it is due to an infection. Chronic prepatellar bursitis may include symptoms such as a soft, painless lump at the front of the knee, as well as redness around the knee.
