Infrapatellar bursitis
Template:Infobox medical condition (new) Infrapatellar bursitis, also known as pastor's knee, is inflammation of the superficial or deep infrapatellar bursa.[1][2] Symptoms may include knee pain, swelling, and redness just below the kneecap.[3] It may be complicated by patellar tendonitis.[4]
Risk factors include kneeling or crawling.[5] It may also be brought on by frequent bending of the knees while standing, squatting, running, or jumping.[4][6] Diagnosis is generally based on symptom and physical examination.[4] When the deep bursa is involved, bending the knee generally increases the pain.[3] Other conditions that may appear similar include patellar tendonitis and prepatellar bursitis.[7]
Treatment is generally by rest, alternating between ice and heat, and NSAIDs.[4] Infrapatellar bursitis is relatively rare.[5] Due to the kneeling being enjoined in church services, infrapatellar bursitis has also been called pastor's knee, vicar's knee and clergyman's knee.[1][4][3]
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