Knee Bursitis Center - Oro Valley, AZOro Valley 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 Oro Valley * Catalina Pointe Arthritis  Catalina Pointe Arthritis  Catalina Pointe Arthritis  Catalina Pointe Arthritis  Catalina Pointe Arthritis  Northwest Rheumatology  Jeffrey B Loomer MD  Arizona Community Physicians Arthritis Associates  Arizona Community Physicians Arthritis Associates  Arizona Community Physicians Arthritis Associates  Camp Lowell Medical Specialists  Southern Arizona Rheumatology Associates  Saguaro Physicians  Desert Medical Group PC  Karen D Smith MD  University Physicians Healthcare Rheumatology  University Physicians Healthcare Rheumatology  University Physicians Healthcare Rheumatology  East Valley Rheumatology & Osteoporosis PC  ArthroCare  East Valley Rheumatology & Osteoporosis PC  James McComb MD  Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates  Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates  Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates  Carolyn B Pace MD  Joseph S Habros MD  Mayo Clinic Rheumatology  Mayo Clinic Rheumatology  Mayo Clinic Rheumatology  Mayo Clinic Rheumatology  Mayo Clinic Rheumatology  Gary J Silverman DO Oro Valley, ArizonaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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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