The Most Common Types of Bursitis
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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