Also known as housemaid's knee
Anatomy:
Is made up of 3 components, viz., prepatellar subcutaneous bursa, prepatellar subfascial bursa and prepatellar subaponeurotic bursa
Etiology:
Trauma, crystals, infection, sporting (wrestling), RA
Clinical features:
Pain, discoloration, anterior knee swelling, restricted movements
Imaging:
Bursal fluid and inflammation
References:
1.Resnick et al. Internal dergangements of joints. 2nd edition. Saunders Elsevier. 2007
