Prepatellar bursitis is a common and treatable condition that causes the front of your knee to swell. It happens when the bursa sac in front of your knee cap becomes inflamed. Most cases of prepatellar bursitis can be treated from home with rest.

Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa in the front of the kneecap (patella). It occurs when the bursa becomes irritated and produces too much fluid, which causes it to swell and put pressure on the adjacent parts of the knee.

2021年5月29日 · Prepatellar bursitis is the swelling and inflammation of the anterior knee bursa associated with pain with kneeling. Diagnosis is made clinically with mild swelling and tenderness over the anterior knee overlying the patella. Treatment is …

2024年1月4日 · Prepatellar bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa in front of the patella. Bursae act as fluid-filled buffers between the skin and underlying tendons or bones to mitigate friction. The prepatellar bursa, known as a vulnerable point in the body, is frequently impacted by repetitive kneeling.

2024年9月9日 · Housemaid's knee is also known as prepatellar bursitis. It is caused by inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac (the bursa) in front of the kneecap. It more commonly occurs in people who spend long periods of time kneeling. Treatment is usually supportive and the outlook is generally very good.

2022年4月28日 · Prepatellar bursitis can lead to pain and reduced function of the knee joint. This may be worse if septic bursitis is not recognised promptly. Generally the prognosis is very good with appropriate treatment.

Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the prepatellar bursa at the front of the knee. It is marked by swelling at the knee, which can be tender to the touch and which generally does not restrict the knee's range of motion. It can be extremely painful and disabling as long as the underlying condition persists.

A lime- or grapefruit-sized lump at the front of the knee may be a sign of prepatellar bursitis. Prepatellar bursitis occurs when the bursa at the front of the knee becomes inflamed and fills with excess fluid.

2023年1月6日 · Prepatellar bursitis is a common complaint of people who work on their knees or are at higher risk for knee injury. Home treatment, including ice, rest, and OTC pain relievers can help in most...

The most common prepatellar bursitis symptoms are pain with movement, swelling at the front of the kneecap, and tenderness of the knee. Prepatellar bursitis caused by infection may produce fluid and redness, as well as fever and chills.