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