
Prepatellar (Kneecap) Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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 …
Prepatellar (Kneecap) Bursitis - OrthoInfo - AAOS
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 …
Knee bursitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年3月2日 · Knee bursitis is a condition in which one or more small fluid-filled sacs near the knee joint become inflamed. The sacs are called bursae. Bursae reduce friction and cushion …
Prepatellar Bursitis - Physiopedia
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 …
How to Treat Knee Bursitis Pain and Swelling - WebMD
2023年6月5日 · What Are the Treatments for Knee Bursitis? Knee bursitis pain, tenderness, and swelling can be hard to manage. How do you find the best treatment? It depends on what’s …
Prepatellar Bursitis in the Kneecap: What You Should Know - Healthline
2023年1月6日 · When the pain is focused on the kneecap and accompanied by sudden swelling and warmth, it may be a condition called prepatellar bursitis. This article explains more about …
Housemaid's Knee (Prepatellar Bursitis): Symptoms & Treatment
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 …
Prepatellar Bursitis (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment) - Patient
2022年4月28日 · The prepatellar bursa is located superficially on the anterior aspect of the knee between the skin and the patella. The bursa does not communicate with the knee joint and the …
Prepatellar Bursitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
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. …
Prepatellar bursitis - Wikipedia
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 …