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Prepatellar bursitis is a common and treatable condition that causes the front of your knee to swell. It happens when the bursa sac in front of your knee cap becomes inflamed. Most cases of prepatellar bursitis can be treated from home with rest.
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.
Mar 2, 2024 · Gently press on areas of your knee to feel for warmth, swelling and the source of pain. Check the skin over the tender area to look for a change in color or other symptoms of infection. Carefully move your legs and knees to determine your affected knee's range of motion.
Mar 2, 2024 · Any of the bursae in the knee can be affected by painful swelling, also called inflammation. But most often, knee bursitis happens over the kneecap or on the inner side of the knee below the joint.
Jul 20, 2006 · Surgical removal is usually done because the swollen bursa is restricting your activity. To remove the prepatellar bursa, an incision is made over the top of the knee (either straight up and down or across the knee). Since the bursa is in front of the patella, the knee joint is never entered.
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Symptoms. What does prepatellar bursitis feel like? Prepatellar bursitis causes pain and swelling in the area in front of the kneecap and just below. It may be very difficult to kneel down and put the knee on the floor due to the tenderness and swelling.
