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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
*NSAIDs, rest, heat
*NSAIDs, rest, heat
*Admit for IV abx if infected bursa is suspected
*Admit for IV abx if infected bursa ([[septic bursitis)]] is suspected


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revisión del 19:43 29 sep 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

Knee diagnoses

Acute knee injury

Nontraumatic/Subacute

Treatment

  • NSAIDs, rest, heat
  • Admit for IV abx if infected bursa (septic bursitis) is suspected

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli