Prepatellar bursitis (nonseptic): Difference between revisions
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===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== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 06:05, 25 February 2012
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