how many bursae are in the knee
Common Types of Bursitis. There are approximately eleven bursa located around the knee and bursitis can develop at any one of the bursa knee locations. The most common types of knee bursitis are: 1) Prepatellar Bursitis: This is found at the front of the knee, just below the kneecap. It is a common problem for people who spend long periods kneeling e.g. carpet layers/roofers.