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A diagnosis of prepatellar bursitis can be made based on a physical examination and the presence of risk factors in the person's medical history; swelling and tenderness at the front of the knee, combined with a profession that requires frequent kneeling, suggest prepatellar bursitis. [2] Swelling of multiple joints along with restricted range ...
The swelling can, in most cases, be easily cured. Underlying diseases may include Knee osteoarthritis [2] Rheumatoid arthritis [3] Infection [4] Gout [5] Pseudogout; Prepatellar bursitis (kneecap bursitis) Cysts; Tumours; Repetitive strain injury
Prepatellar bursitis, also known as housemaid's knee, is a common cause of swelling and pain above the patella (kneecap), and is due to inflammation of the prepatellar bursa. It is common in people who frequently kneel , such as roofers, plumbers, carpet layers, and gardeners.
the prepatellar bursa between the patella and the skin [2] It allows movement of the skin over the underlying patella. the deep infrapatellar bursa between the upper part of the tibia and the patellar ligament. [ 2 ]
The subcutaneous prepatellar bursa is located in front of the patella. The [deep] infrapatellar bursa is located under the patella, between the patellar ligament and the fibrous membrane of the joint capsule. It is communicating with the joint space in particular cases.
These include the subacromial, prepatellar, retrocalcaneal, and pes anserinus bursae of the shoulder, knee, heel and shin, etc. (see below [broken anchor]). [1] Symptoms vary from localized warmth and erythema (redness) [ 1 ] to joint pain and stiffness, to stinging pain that surrounds the joint around the inflamed bursa.
The diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome is made by ruling out patellar tendinitis, prepatellar bursitis, plica syndrome, Sinding-Larsen and Johansson syndrome, and Osgood–Schlatter disease. [23] Currently, there is not a gold standard assessment to diagnose PFPS. [20]
Peripheral edema is edema (accumulation of fluid causing swelling) in tissues perfused by the peripheral vascular system, usually in the lower limbs. In the most dependent parts of the body (those hanging distally ), it may be called dependent edema.