bursitis of the knee
bursitis of the knee is inflammation of the bursa found between the front of the kneecap (patella) and the skin.
a bursa is a fluid-filled sac that cushions and lubricates areas of the body where friction is likely to occur. examples of such areas include between two bones, between a tendon or ligament and a bone, and between bone and skin.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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