Knee Bursitis Center - The Woodlands, TXThe Woodlands 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 The Woodlands * Celeste Thomas MD  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  Greater Houston Digestive Disease Consultant  Greater Houston Digestive Disease Consultant  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic Rheumatology  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  Arif Ali MD  North Houston Rheumatology Associates  North Houston Rheumatology Associates  Qaiser Rehman MD  Asif Cochinwala MD  Abigail R Neiman MD PA  Stuart H Rosenthal MD  David E Burns MD  Dale G Halter MD  Frank R Wellborne DO  Arthritis Neck & Back Pain Center  Hillcroft Medical Clinic  Louis Berman MD  Rheumatic Disease Clinic of Houston  Louis Berman MD  University of Texas Rheumatology Clinic  Methodist Hospital Orthopedics Surgery & Sports Medicine  Methodist Hospital Orthopedics  Arthritis Clinic of Houston  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Rheumatology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Rheumatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Rheumatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Rheumatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Rheumatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Rheumatology  Houston Arthritis Associates  Houston Arthritis Associates  Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital  Rheumatology Associates Of Houston  Rheumatology Associates Of Houston  Rheumatology Associates Of Houston  Dr Kyler Knight  Namieta M Janssen MD  Philip A Waller MD  Texas Rheumatology Center  Texas Rheumatology Center  Amir A Hassan MD  Texas Gulf Coast Medical Group Clear Lake  Arun Sharma MD  Prashanth R Sunkureddi MD PA  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Clinic of Brazos Valley  Nancy A Scheinost MD  Scott & White at College Station  South Texas Medical Clinics PA Wharton  University of Texas Hospital Rheumatology  Southeast Texas Medical Associates LLP  Mary L Olsen MD PA  Lugo & Capellan MDs The Woodlands, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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