Prepatellar bursitis (nonseptic): Difference between revisions
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==Background== | |||
*Occurs via repetitive kneeling on hard surfaces | *Occurs via repetitive kneeling on hard surfaces | ||
*One of the more common sites for septic bursitis (especially in children) | *One of the more common sites for septic bursitis (especially in children) | ||
==Clinical Features== | |||
*Mild pain | *Mild pain | ||
*Swelling over lower pole of patella that may result in restricted ROM | *Swelling over lower pole of patella that may result in restricted ROM | ||
**May be so severe that must differentiate from a joint effusion | **May be so severe that must differentiate from a joint effusion | ||
==Treatment== | |||
*NSAIDs, rest, heat | *NSAIDs, rest, heat | ||
*Admit for IV abx if infected bursa is suspected | *Admit for IV abx if infected bursa is suspected | ||
Revision as of 02:29, 25 May 2014
Background
- Occurs via repetitive kneeling on hard surfaces
- One of the more common sites for septic bursitis (especially in children)
Clinical Features
- Mild pain
- Swelling over lower pole of patella that may result in restricted ROM
- May be so severe that must differentiate from a joint effusion
Treatment
- NSAIDs, rest, heat
- Admit for IV abx if infected bursa is suspected
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli