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Knee Bursitis

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pain and inflammation

pain using a cane

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Knee Bursitis Home Care

Home care for knee bursitis includes:

Apply cold compresses:

Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 4 hours, for the first few days.

Elevate your leg:

Above your heart if possible

Rest the arm or leg:

Use a walker.
Use crutches.
Use a cane.

Apply an elastic wrap.

Re-wrap the joint every 6 hours.

Apply warm compresses:

After a few days of cold compresses.

Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain

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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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