Prepatellar bursitis (nonseptic)

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

• Knee (Minor)
• Bursitis

Source

• Tintinalli