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Definition of Bursitis, knee

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Bursitis, knee: Inflammation of a bursa of the knee. There are three major bursae of the knee, which is a common site for bursitis.