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Could i have a bursitis in my knee even though it hasn't swollen?
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Yes: The bursa of the knee can be inflamed without necessarily causing visible swelling.
Answered 1/28/2013
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Yes.: There are multiple bursa of the knee: patellar, pre-patellar, pes anserine bursa, and several other you can see on the attached image. Except for pre-patellar bursitis, most do not see swelling, although they feel bursal pain. Bursitis is arthritis, because it is inflammation at or near a joint!
Answered 1/9/2016
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