beat knee

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"Beat knee" is a type of bursitis, which is the inflammation of a bursa. Bursas are small, lubricating sacs located near joints, such as over the kneecap. "Beat knee" specifically develops below the kneecap due to prolonged or severe pressure on the knee.1

This condition can cause the bursa to fill with bloody fluid. If not treated promptly, the bursa walls may thicken permanently. Treatment focuses on protecting the knee from further irritation. While bursitis can sometimes be associated with other inflammatory joint diseases like arthritis or gout, "beat knee" is typically caused by mechanical irritation from pressure.1

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…bursitis are exemplified by “beat knee,” a bursitis that develops below the kneecap because of severe or prolonged pressure on the knee. Bloody fluid distends the bursa and, unless removed early, may cause the walls of the bursa to become thickened permanently. Treatment, which involves protection from further irritation…
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…bursitis are exemplified by “beat knee,” a bursitis that develops below the kneecap because of severe or prolonged pressure on the knee. Bloody fluid distends the bursa and, unless removed early, may cause the walls of the bursa to become thickened permanently. Treatment, which involves protection from further irritation…
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