Bursitis Signs and Symptoms

An ache in the knee. When Bursitis affects the knee, the joint will experience localized pain. The knee joint contains three main bursae, and the mobility of the joint is affected when any or all of these are inflamed. This condition also results in an increase of tension in the tendons, and in the bones themselves. One of the causes of Bursitis is trauma to the joint, which means that if you have injured your knee lately, you shouldn’t be surprised if chronic pain and Bursitis results.