BEAT KNEE BURSITIS SYMPTOMS
Beat knee bursitis symptoms initially show as an uncomfortable or painful inflammation or irritation of the bursae which are very small, soft, fluid-filled sacs surrounding muscles, bones and tendons. The purpose of the bursae is to cushion the motion between bones, tendons and muscles near the joints in order to allow the joints to slip and slide over one another with reduced friction thereby reducing potential pain. Technically called infrapatellar bursitis or, more commonly “housemaids knee”, this condition may occur at other locations throughout the body including under the shoulder muscles, at the elbows (tennis elbow), hip sockets (trochanteric), heel bones (retrocalcaneal), buttocks (ischiogluteal) or the thigh (trochanteric).
Beat knee bursitis symptoms can be acute and immediate and can arise suddenly, causing sharp pain. With rest, the sufferer will usually recover from isolated pain however serious problems occur when the condition becomes chronic which is generally as a result of long-term damage caused by recurring inflammation in the same area. This type of injury is a form of repetitive strain injury (RSI) and occurs when a joint is overused or when it stays under pressure or tension for an extended period of time.
Beat knee bursitis symptoms occur when the bursa become inflamed and fill up with excess fluid which results in acute pain and may include :-
- discomfort or in many cases severe pain that increases with extent or speed of movement of the joint or tendons
- tenderness of joint to touch or minor movement
- limitation or total cessation of movement joint or in the affected areas
- swelling, soreness and redness in the area around the joint or tendons
Patient medical history and a physical examination assisted by x-rays are included when diagnosing beat knee bursitis, osteoarthritis and cartilage damage. Patients suffering from beat knee bursitis symptoms will be required to supply a detailed account of work and leisure activities before the affected location is physically examined. Treatment for these repetitive strain injuries begins with rest, compression and elevation. Ice packs, protection of the area and anti-inflammatory drugs will also be used for treatment. Closing the skin with padding and deep heat therapy can help protect bursae while also relieving discomfort and inflammation. Long term damage will often respond poorly to most treatment regimes.
It has been indicated that there may soon be a government compensation scheme set up. The claim handling agreement is expected to be completed in 2006 or 2007. As in similar arrangements in the past, there will likely be a cut-off date after which compensation claims will not be possible.
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