Bursitis of the Knee and Obesity

I recently had to visit the doctor for pain in my knee. He gave me a cortisone shot which has helped a little but I looked it up and this is what I found.

A third bursa of the knee is called the "anserine bursa." It is located on the lower inner side of the knee. This bursa most commonly becomes inflamed in middle-aged women. This condition is referred to as anserine bursitis. Anserine bursitis is particularly common in those who are obese. These patients can notice pain in the inner knee while climbing or descending stairs. Anserine bursitis is generally treated with ice, rest, and oral antiinflammatory and/or pain medicines, although cortisone injections are also given."

I had to laugh at the part about the "middle-aged part and the "obese".

If the shoe fits....