Bursitis tends to affect some joints more than others, and can even cause different symptoms depending on which bursa in a joint is affected. For example, knee bursitis can cause swelling in front of the kneecap or pain on one side of the knee. Learn about which joints and which bursae are most affected by bursitis.

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Osteoarthritis, bursitis, hip impingement, labral tears, and even back problems can cause your hip to hurt. Learn the hallmark symptoms of the most common hip conditions to help you identify the source of your hip pain and possibly relieve it.

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Learn how doctors distinguish between non-septic bursitis and septic bursitis and why treating an infected bursa is so important.

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Arthritis and bursitis are two common causes of shoulder pain. Knowing the differences between these two conditions can help you find an effective treatment for faster relief.

Two of the most common causes of hip pain are osteoarthritis and trochanteric bursitis. When bursitis is the culprit, tendonitis is often present, too. Learn the symptoms of these two conditions and ways to tell them apart.

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Pain from your hip may travel down the thigh into your knee or leg. This pain can be referred from your muscles or joints or radiate through the nerves. Here are a few potential reasons why this type of pain can occur.

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Knee pain is often caused by one of these four conditions. This symptom guide can help you narrow down the cause of your knee pain.