Knee Bursitis Center - Rochester Hills, MIRochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills * Josephine Aloot MD & Phyllis Birkel MD  Josephine Aloot MD & Phyllis Birkel MD  Barclay Internists  John E Tower DO  John E Tower DO  Manveen Saluja MD  Samir R Yahia MD  Berj M Nercessian MD  Oakland Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Steven A Portney MD PC  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Allan Morton DO  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Henein Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  South Macomb Internists PC  South Macomb Internists PC  Faith Primary Care PC  Botsford Rheumatology  Botsford Rheumatology  Voravit Geravipoolvorn MD  Shores Rheumatology  Shores Rheumatology  Shores Rheumatology  Henry Ford Hospital Internal Medicine  Bon Secours Cottage Internists  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Internal Medicine  Joseph J Weiss MD  John Dingle VA Medical Center  University Physician Group Internal Medicine  Associated Physicians of Dearborn  Grosse Pointe Park Internal Medicine Center  Levan Medical Center  James B Lesser MD PLLC  Ali M Dagher MD  Paul F Goerke DO  Wayne Arthritis Center  Milford Family Practice  Eye Clinic of Michigan  Michigan Rheumatology Group  Lane B Scheiber II MD  Arthritis Institute of Michigan  Eugene Y Su MD  Advanced Orthopedic Specialists PC  Dale E Baker MD  University of Michigan Brighton Health Center  University of Michigan Brighton Health Center  David K Vallance MD  Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic  Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Infectious Disease  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Pediatric Pulmonology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Infectious Disease  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  Consultants in Arthritis  Consultants in Arthritis  Briarwood Health Associates  Orthopaedic Associates of Port Huron  St Mary's of Michigan Rheumatology  Valley Rheumatology Associates  Jonathan Rene MD  Great Lakes Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Center  John A Howland MD  Arthritis & Rheumatology Center of Hillsdale PC  Visiting Physicians Association  Niti Thakur MD  John Kolstoe MD  Richard A Pittsley MD PC  Allegiance South  Allegiance South  Justus Fiechtner MD  Justus Fiechtner MD  Advanced Rheumatology, PC  Carla Guggenheim DO Rochester Hills, MichiganUpcoming 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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