Diseases and Conditions
Knee bursitis
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
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Causes
Knee bursitis can be caused by:
- Frequent and sustained pressure, such as from kneeling, especially on hard surfaces
- Overuse or strenuous activity
- A direct blow to your knee
- Bacterial infection of the bursa
- Complications from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout in your knee