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Knee bursae
Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs (shown in blue) that reduce friction between moving parts in your knee. Knee bursitis is inflammation or irritation of one or more of these bursae.
Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs (shown in blue) that reduce friction between moving parts in your knee. Knee bursitis is inflammation or irritation of one or more of these bursae.
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