5.Causes
It’s not always clear, but these are some common culprits:
Bacterial infection from a cut or scrape on skin
Gout or pseudogout
Arthritis, especially rheumatoid or psoriatic
Injury from a fall
Sitting, leaning, or kneeling on a particular joint for a long time
Sports that repeat the same motion, like tennis
Uneven walking style, for example when one leg is shorter than the other
6.Symptoms
These vary a bit, depending on where your bursitis is acting up. If it hurts directly around a joint when you move or bend, it could be a sign of acute bursitis. Pain levels vary for the chronic type, but your range of motion is likely to be limited. You also might see swelling, especially in the kneecap, elbow, or heel. Chronic bursitis in the hips, shoulders, and inner knee doesn’t get inflamed as much.
