Prepatellar bursitis (also called housemaid’s knee, carpet layer’s knee, coal miner’s knee or carpenter’s knee) is inflammation of the bursa (a fluid-filled sac) that is in front of your kneecap (patella).

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Prepatellar bursitis is also called housemaid's knee or carpenter's knee. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac which ensures there is less friction between body parts. The prepatellar bursa is located superficially between the skin and the patella.

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...

2024年9月9日 · Housemaid's knee is also known as prepatellar bursitis. It is caused by inflammation of the bursa (a small fluid-filled sac) in front of the kneecap. Written by a GP.

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.

Prepatellar bursitis is the inflammation of a small sac of fluid located in front of the kneecap. This inflammation can cause many problems in the knee. This guide will help you understand. How prepatellar bursitis develops; Why the condition causes problems; What can be done for your pain