KNEE PAIN
BURSITIS
What is it and how do we treat it?
Healthy Knee
The knee joint contains fluid-filled cavities known as bursae, located at the point where the muscles and tendons move over the bony joints. The bursae allow the muscles and tendons to move against the skin and bones without friction, allowing you to walk, run, stretch, and cross your legs. It basically acts as a cushion between your muscles and bones.
Knee Bursitis
Knee bursitis is an inflammatory condition wherein the fluid-filled bursae near the knee joint become inflamed. The symptoms depend on which bursae are affected, but some of the most common symptoms include tenderness, swelling, and warmth. You may experience pain when you move or even while resting. Knee bursitis can happen because of overuse, bacterial infections of the bursae, injuries, or other factors.
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Knee bursitis may resolve on its own. But if the symptoms are severe or persistent, you must consult a knee pain doctor in New Jersey. Our knee pain doctors start with conservative treatments, such as rest, pain medications, and ice packs. But if the symptoms persist, they identify the root cause of knee pain and curate minimally invasive knee treatment plans.
KNEE BURSITIS
TREATMENT
KNEE INJECTIONS
Cortisone injections are often the first line of minimally invasive treatments for knee bursitis. Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medications that reduce swelling and pain caused by the inflammation of knee bursae. The knee pain doctor will use various diagnostic tools to identify the inflamed bursae, following which the cortisone injection is administered. The cortisone injections should minimize pain and swelling and improve the overall range of motion. Knee injections produce instant results, and the procedure concludes within 10 minutes.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER
Knee Bursitis Treatment
POST-TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT
Knee injections provide immediate relief from knee pain. Some patients experience mild redness, a feeling of warmth, and increased blood sugar levels. Your knee pain doctor may ask you to rest the injected area for a day or two, so you may have to stay off your feet and avoid strenuous workouts. You can also apply ice packs to the injected sites to alleviate pain. Most patients experience up to 90% improvement immediately after knee injections.
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