Prepatellar Bursitis

synonyms:Prepatellar Bursitis

Prepatellar Bursitis ICD-9

• 726.65 (Prepatellar bursitis)

Prepatellar Bursitis Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

Prepatellar Bursitis Anatomy

Prepatellar Bursitis Clinical Evaluation

• Subcutaneous swelling anterior to the patella.
• Aspiration indicated if Pyogenic bursitis is suspected.

Prepatellar Bursitis Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Prepatellar Bursitis Classification / Treatment

• Ice, NSAIDs, compression, activity modifications, consider aspiration.
• Chronic bursitis: bursectomy (open or arthroscopic).
• Pyogenic: order CBC, ESR, CRP, I&D, IV antibiotics, Infectious Disease consult.

Prepatellar Bursitis Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

• Patellar tendon rupture
• Chondromalacia patella / Patellofemoral pain
• Prepatellar Bursitis

Prepatellar Bursitis Complications

Prepatellar Bursitis Follow-up Care

Prepatellar Bursitis Review References

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