Prepatellar bursitis (nonseptic): Difference between revisions
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*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 | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
*[[Septic bursitis]] | |||
*[[Septic arthritis]] | |||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== |
Revision as of 19:38, 29 September 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
Differential Diagnosis
Treatment
- NSAIDs, rest, heat
- Admit for IV abx if infected bursa is suspected
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli