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I fell on to the front of my knee about three months ago. since the initial pain subsided i have been left with a palpable painful outside tendon, ?
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? bursitis: My first thought would be a post-traumatic bursitis. Bursae are flattened sacs that serve as protective buffers between bones/overlapping muscle and tendons. These synovial-lined sacs are normally filled with a minimal amount of fluid. After trauma or repetitive use they may fill with inflammatory fluid and be tender, limiting movement. Treatment may include anti-inflammatories/aspiration. See Doc
Answered 8/7/2015
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