 [ Symptoms ] what medical professional should treat persistent bursitis of the knee due to trauma fall  a fall on the knee was followed about a week later with sudden buildup of fluid on the knee two aspirations and a surgical drain treatment from an orthopedic specialist have been unable to control the fluid buildup x ray revealed no bone damage is this bursitis or possibly another problem what specialist should be consulted [ Disease ] you are seeing the right specialist the orthopedist you could see a different orthopedist for a second opinion if this first one is not solving the problem unfortunately i have no way of determine a cause for your symptoms or have a way of confirming or disputing your current diagnosis blindly over the internet that would take a hands on exam and some imaging studies    obvious not something that can be accomplished on line