What is Kneecap Bursitis ?
Inflammation of the bursa (a small fluid sac, located near the knee joint). The main function of the bursa is reduce friction and cushion pressure among the bones, tendons, muscles and skin near your joints.
KNEECAP BURSITIS SYMPTOMPS
You may experience some or all the following according to the damage in your bursa:
- Pain (gets worse with time)
- Swelling and inflammation
- Warm sensation
- Tenderness and swelling when pressure is put on the knee
- Difficulty while walking or going down stairs
KNEECAP BURSITIS CAUSES
Knee bursitis main causes are:
- Knee trauma (specially in the front of the knee).
- Sharp blow.
- Friction and irritation due to prolonged kneeling position.
- Overuse (sports like football or volleyball).
- Condition complication such as: osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Bacterial infection
- Obesity
KNEECAP BURSITIS DIAGNOSES
The most common tests to diagnose Kneecap Bursitis are:
First approach:
- what symptoms you’re experiencing
- when they started
- how long you’ve had them
Imagery test
- an X-ray
- a MRI scan
- an ultrasound scan
- a CT
KNEECAP BURSITIS TREATMENTS
Home Treatment
This condition can take weeks or months to settle. You can play an active part in speeding up your recovery:
Home treatment
- Rest: avoid the strenuous pain triggering activity and overuse
- Activity modification
- Ice
- Knee elevation
- Compression (use elastic bandage to support the knee)
- Pain relievers
Traditional treatments
- Corticosteroid injection
- Aspiration
- Surgery (severe cases)
Hand on treatment
There are a few studies on Knee bursitis . The following treatment have been proved to help
- Physiotherapy and Osteopathy: manipulation to improve range of movement, often the joint is restricted so the muscles have to work harder and from a disadvantaged position
Return to activity gradual when:
- Pain free in all range of movement
- Pain free load bearing on knee
- No swelling
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Treatments that can help
Here are some treatments that can help with Kneecap Bursitis:
- Massage (Soft Tissue)
Help decompress the nerve impingement due to tight muscles - Osteopathy
Helps restore normal movement due to misalignment and decompress nerve impingement - Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy
Helps stabilise weak areas and restore normal movement - Acupunture
Helps to loosen up the tissue decompress the nerve impingement in tight muscles
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