Whats the formal/medical term for a knee bubble?

Question

One of our team members has it, and I was hoping to do some more research on it. She injurded it while she was diving for a ball. Thanks if you know!

Answer 1

I've heard it called a bursa before.  My doctor described it as a collection of fluid - sometimes they will use a cortisone shot to reduce it.  I had one in my knee, but they couldn't use cortisone bc it's back for the tendon.  Good luck!

Answer 2

"water on the knee"

Answer 3

Sorry, I have no idea what you mean by a knee bubble...I have never heard that term.  Sorry!

Answer 4

I don't know if it's just for a knee bubble but I believe the word you are looking for is hematoma. A friend of mine got one on his forehead while playing intermural softball in college.

Check out the link below to see if it sounds accurate.

Answer 5

It can either be bursitis which is typically found in the elbow of tennis players, or it could be a condition called excuse the spelling Oshgood Slaughter a growth disorder that deals with the ligaments in the knee not growing fast enough to keep up with the joint.