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Bone Chips in the Knee (Osteochondritis Dissecans) Osteochondritis dissecans is a knee problem caused by an injury to the bones or cartilage of the knee joint. The cartilage covering the femur (thighbone) or patella (kneecap) is usually affected. (Cartilage is the tissue that lines and cushions the surface of the joints.) Fragments or chips of bone or cartilage may come loose and float around in the knee joint.
Read on to find out the most common causes of knee pain; whatever the cause may be, it is of utmost importance to get a condition like persistent knee pain checked. 1. Bursitis. Inflammation of one or more small sacs (also called bursa) cushioning the area of friction between joints of the knees is called Bursitis. Each of the knees has 11 bursae. Bursa which lies over the kneecap or on patella of a knee gets aggravated and becomes the reason for swelling, also causing knee pain. The condition can cause extreme pain and even limit your mobility. Use of anti-inflammatory medications can treat bursitis. However, you should call your doctor right away if you notice fever in addition to swelling of your knee.