Knee Tendon Bursitis

Knee Tendon Bursitis

Knee tendon bursitis can develop at the inner (medial) knee as a result of trauma, overuse and degenerative joint disease. This painful inflammatory condition usually develops in athletes, middle-aged overweight women and older adults with arthritis.

Knee Tendon Bursitis Symptoms

Knee tendon bursitis causes swelling, tenderness and pain with certain movements, such as when climbing stairs or getting up from a chair.