Knee Bursitis Center - North Lauderdale, FLNorth Lauderdale Rheumatologist Doctors for Knee BursitisType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in North Lauderdale * West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  Alan H Kramer MD  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  Arthritis Specialists PA  Arthritis Specialists PA  Steven L Feldman MD  Doral Arthritis & Rheumatology  Center For Rheumatology  Prabodh Kapila MD FACP PA  Michael H Gordon MD  Jose Alvarez MD & Guillermo J Valenzuela MD  Richard S Glick MD  University of Miami Urology  Elliot S Cohen MD  Elliot S Cohen MD  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Arnold S Falchook MD  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  David Makover MD  Kahn & Riskin MD PA  Kahn & Riskin MD PA  Mark Jaffe MD PA  Rafael F Rivas-Chacon MD  William Sunshine MD  Rheumatology Center Inc  Alex M Lam MD PA  Paul E Gregoline DPM PA  Advanced Rheumatology Center  Advanced Rheumatology Center  Internal Medicine Of Miami Gardens  Drs Lichstral & Lechner  Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Specialties  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Treatment Center  Joshua & Joshua MD PC  Kenneth E Bresky DO PA  Ocean Ridge Arthritis Associates  Walk-In Family Medicine  Annette C Toledano MD  Richard A Cappiello MD PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Richard A Cappiello MD PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Jane Hernandez-Ing MD FACR  Angel F Vidal MD  Benidecto Fernandez MD  Jose J Aldrich MD PA  Miami International Cardiology Consultants Inc  Carlos A Sesin MD PA  UM Leonard M Miller School of Medicine Rheumatology & Immunology  UM Leonard M Miller School of Medicine Rheumatology & Immunology  UM Leonard M Miller School of Medicine Rheumatology & Immunology  Freddy Avni MD PA  Ramon Moreda MD  Family Arthritis Center  Family Arthritis Center  Azarel Abinader MD  Carlos M Alonso MD  Heather C Williams MD PLLC  Jorge E Gagliardi MD  Miami Medical Consultants PA  Jose R Rovira MD  Roberta R Slonim MD  Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease  Arthritis & Rheumatic Care Center PA  Arthritis & Rheumatic Care Center PA  Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease  Arthritis & Rheumatic Care Center PA  Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease  Rosita Petech Stoik MD  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  John C Whelton MD  True Care medical Center  Premier Rheumatology and Endocrinology  Richard Chang MD  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Jorge J Carrillo MD PA  Jupiter Medical Group  South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Heart & Family Health Institute  Heart & Family Health Institute  Heart & Family Health Institute North Lauderdale, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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Bursitis of the KneeRead the Bursitis of the Knee article » What is bursitis?A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. Bursae is plural for bursa. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. When a bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as bursitis. Most commonly, bursitis is caused by local soft tissue trauma or strain injury, and there is no infection (aseptic bursitis). On rare occasions, the bursa can become infected with bacteria. This condition is called septic bursitis.
What is knee bursitis?The knee joint is surrounded by three major bursae. At the tip of the knee, over the kneecap bone, is the prepatellar bursa. This bursa can become inflamed (prepatellar bursitis) from direct trauma to the front of the knee. This commonly occurs when maintaining a prolonged kneeling position. It has been referred to as "housemaid's knee," "roofer's knee," and "carpet layer's knee," based on the patient's associated occupational histories. It can lead to varying degrees of swelling, warmth, tenderness, and redness in the overlying area of the knee. As compared with knee joint inflammation (arthritis), it is usually only mildly painful. It is usually associated with significant pain when kneeling and can cause stiffness and pain with walking. Also, in contrast to problems within the knee joint, the range of motion of the knee is frequently preserved. Prepatellar bursitis can occur when the bursa fills with blood from injury. It can also be seen in rheumatoid arthritis and can occur from deposits of crystals, as seen in patients with gouty arthritis and pseudogout. The prepatellar bursa can also become infected with bacteria (septic bursitis). When this happens, fever may be present. This type of infection usually occurs from breaks in the ... Recommended Reading Related to Bursitis of the KneeWhat are corticosteroids?Corticosteroids are a class of medications that are related to cortisone, a steroid. Medications of this class powerfully reduce inflammation. They are used to reduce the inflammation caused by a variety of diseases. Cortisone is one type of corticosteroid. For the purpose of this review, "cortisone" is used interchangeably with "corticosteroid." Corticosteroids can be taken by mouth, inhaled, applied to the skin, given intravenously (into a vein), or injected into the tissues of the body. Examples of corticosteroids include prednisone and prednisolone (given by mouth), methylprednisolone sodium succinate injection (Solu-Medrol) (given intravenously), as well as triamcinolone, Kenalog, Celestone, methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol), and others (given by injection into body tissues). This article describes the role of cortisone injections into the soft tissues and joints.
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