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(M70.4) Prepatellar bursitis
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1 440 817 in individuals diagnosis prepatellar bursitis confirmed
3 403 deaths with diagnosis prepatellar bursitis
Diagnosis prepatellar bursitis is diagnosed Men are 26.62% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis prepatellar bursitis
1 689 (0.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis prepatellar bursitis
1 714 (0.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease prepatellar bursitis - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 50-54
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features prepatellar bursitis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Prepatellar bursitis - what does this mean
Prepatellar bursitis occurs when the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac located between the skin and the kneecap, becomes inflamed. this is usually due to repeated trauma or irritation caused by activities such as kneeling, running, or climbing. it can also be caused by infection, gout, or rheumatoid arthritis. symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness around the kneecap.
What happens during the disease - prepatellar bursitis
Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa located in front of the kneecap. it is caused by direct trauma or repetitive microtrauma to the area, which can lead to irritation, swelling, and pain. additionally, infection of the bursa can occur due to bacteria entering the area through trauma or other means, leading to an inflammatory response that can cause further swelling and pain.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Take a medical history
- Physical examination of the affected area
- X-ray of the affected area
- Ultrasound imaging of the affected area
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the affected area
- Aspiration of the bursa with a needle and syringe
- Arthroscopy of the affected area
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating Prepatellar Bursitis
- Rest the affected area
- Apply ice or cold packs for 15 minutes every 3-4 hours
- Take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling
- Use compression bandage to reduce swelling
- Elevate the affected area to reduce swelling
- Wear a knee brace to support the knee and reduce movement
- Perform physical therapy exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knee
- Undergo corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation
- Undergo aspiration to drain the fluid from the bursa
- Undergo surgery if the other treatments do not work
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Prepatellar bursitis - Prevention
To prevent prepatellar bursitis, it is important to maintain good posture, wear appropriate footwear, and avoid activities that involve repetitive knee flexion or extension. additionally, it is important to keep the knee area clean and dry, and to avoid activities that involve direct contact with the knee area. finally, it is important to warm up and stretch before physical activity, and to take regular breaks during activities that involve repetitive knee flexion or extension.