Prepatellar bursitis (also called housemaid’s knee, carpet layer’s knee, coal miner’s knee or carpenter’s knee) is inflammation of the bursa (a fluid-filled sac) that is in front of your kneecap (patella).

Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa in the front of the kneecap (patella). It occurs when the bursa becomes irritated and produces too much fluid, which causes it to swell and put pressure on the adjacent parts of the knee.

Prepatellar bursitis is also called housemaid's knee or carpenter's knee. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac which ensures there is less friction between body parts. The prepatellar bursa is located superficially between the skin and the patella.

2024年1月4日 · Prepatellar bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa in front of the patella. Bursae act as fluid-filled buffers between the skin and underlying tendons or bones to mitigate friction. The prepatellar bursa, known as a vulnerable point in the body, is frequently impacted by repetitive kneeling.

Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the prepatellar bursa at the front of the knee. It is marked by swelling at the knee, which can be tender to the touch and which generally does not restrict the knee's range of motion. It can be extremely painful and disabling as long as the underlying condition persists.

2023年1月6日 · Prepatellar bursitis is a common complaint of people who work on their knees or are at higher risk for knee injury. Home treatment, including ice, rest, and OTC pain...

2022年4月28日 · Bursitis is inflammation within a bursa. The inflammation leads to an increase in synovial fluid production and causes the bursa to swell. There are four bursae located around the knee joint. They are all susceptible to bursitis but the prepatellar bursa is most commonly affected.

2024年9月9日 · Housemaid's knee is also known as prepatellar bursitis. It is caused by inflammation of the bursa (a small fluid-filled sac) in front of the kneecap. Written by a GP.

A lime- or grapefruit-sized lump at the front of the knee may be a sign of prepatellar bursitis. Prepatellar bursitis occurs when the bursa at the front of the knee becomes inflamed and fills with excess fluid.

The pre-patellar bursa is a fluid-filled sac which lies between the anterior surface of the patella and the skin. It reduces friction on movement between the skin, tendons, ligaments, and bone, allowing them to glide smoothly over one another.