Prepatellar bursitis (also known as beat knee, carpet layer`s knee, coal miner`s knee, housemaid`s knee rug cutter`s knee, or nun`s knee) 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 but which does not restrict the knee`s range of motion. It is mo...
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Synonym for housemaid's knee ... An adventitious occupational bursitis occurring over the tibial tuberosity, the area of contact when kneeling; not to be confused with infrapatellar bursitis. ... Synonym: prepatellar bursitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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inflammation of the bursa in front of the patella, with fluid accumulating within it.
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Type: Term Synonyms: housemaid's knee
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Prepatellar bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa that is positioned in front of the kneecap (patella). Prepatellar bursitis commonly occurs as a result of repeated trauma to the knee such as from kneeling on hard surfaces in an occupation. Also known as housemaid's knee and roofer's knee.
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