Housemaids Knee the common name for Prepatellar Bursitis - YouTube Housemaids Knee the common name for Prepatellar Bursitis Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Aug 4, 2016 Housemaids Knee the common name for Prepatellar Bursitis VISIT: Housemaid's knee is the common name given to the medical condition Prepatellar Bursitis. It was once predominant as an occupational hazzard amongst women who knelt a lot during their working life, hence the term housemaid's knee. Strangely enough in today's modern society with the advent of modern gadgets and vacuum cleaners housemaid's knee is no longer the complaint it once was amongst women. Now it is men who are more prone to suffer with the condition due to trades such as carpet fitting or roofing. The actual condition involves the inflammation of the small fluid-filled cavity covering the kneecap, most often caused by prolonged or excessive spells of kneeling.

Kneeling is not the sole cause of housemaid's knee, an injury or infection can also see inflammation occur, as can gout. Generally the best form of treatment is to leave well alone especially as the main symptom is one of unsightliness rather than pain or discomfort. Some doctors will seek to treat with a course of antibiotics if the condition has been caused by an infection or injury. Sometimes draining the fluid with a syringe will improve the appearance of the affected knee but more often than not is is a futile method as fluid will only re-appear. In some rare cases a surgical procedure is warranted which entails a minor operation usually carried out whilst the patient is awake. The knee or knees are given an injection to numb the area and then using keyhole surgery the fluid filled sac is drained and removed completely. Probably the best cure for housemaid's knee is that of prevention through the use of thick foam cushions or knee pads or ideally a change of career or hobby, although that is most likely not possible. housemaid's knee Prepatellar is the correct term for the kneecap. Bursa are small fluid filled sacs which protect the kneecap.

When the knees become inflamed or injured the bursa can over-produce fluid which make the knees swell, this is what is known as prepatellar bursitis. If you experience pain or swelling in your knees after kneeling down for any length of time it could be that you are suffering from a condition known as Prepatellar Bursitis or housemaid's knee to you and me. The visual signs of housemaid's knee are generally extreme swelling of the knees, to the touch they will be soft and spongy but not always painful. Doctors will not always offer treatment at first but will wait to see if the swelling will subside on it's own as is often the case. If the sufferer is able to refrain from kneeling, the affected area will return to its normal size and feeling, unfortunately housemaid's knee is often a work related complaint and so is not easily avoided if your job requires you to kneel for long periods. Prepatellar Bursitis of the Kneecap Limited range of motion of the knee Painful movement of the knee Redness on the front of the knee The swelling of knee bursitis is within the bursa, not the knee joint itself.

People often call any swelling of the knee joint " water on the knee ," but it is important to differentiate fluid accumulation within the bursa, versus fluid accumulation within the knee joint. Treatment of Knee Bursitis Treatment of prepatellar bursitis begins with avoiding the aggravating activity. Other commonly used treatments include anti-inflammatory medications , ice application, and compression wraps. When there is significant accumulation of fluid in the bursa, consideration can be given to remove the fluid by draining the bursa with a needle and syringe. If the fluid is drained from the bursa, analysis of this fluid can be performed if there is a question of infection. If there is no concern for infection, often a cortisone injection will also be administered to hopefully prevent the fluid from coming back. Patients who do have infection of their bursa require additional treatment. There is debate about the best treatment, and it likely depends on the severity of the infection and the individual patient to know the best treatment. Options may include oral antibiotic treatment, intravenous antibiotics, or surgery to remove the infected bursa.

Usually is an infection is detected quickly, simple treatments will begin, whereas more aggressive, advanced infections may require a surgical procedure to clean the infection to prevent it from spreading. Sources: Aaron DL, et al. "Four Common Types of Bursitis: Diagnosis and Management" J Am Acad Orthop Surg June 2011 ; 19:359-367. Prepatellar (Kneecap) Bursitis, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March, 2014. Continue Reading Bursitis Knee Bursitis Knee What is Knee Bursitis? Knee Bursitis Knee bursitis can cause pain above, on or below your patella (kneecap). The knee consists of up to 11 bursae. The bursae most commonly subjected to inflammation are the prepatellar bursa, infrapatellar bursa, pes anserinus bursa and suprapatellar bursa. The prepatellar bursa lies just above the knee cap between the skin and the knee cap.

Prepatellar bursitis has historically been referred to as “housemaid’s knee”, which is derived from being a condition that was commonly associated with individuals whose work necessitated kneeling for extended periods of time. Prepatellar bursitis is common in professions such as carpet layers, gardeners, roofers and plumbers. The infrapatellar bursa essentially consists of two bursae, one of which sits superficially between the patella tendon (below the kneecap) and the skin and the second referred to as the deep infrapatellar bursa is sandwiched between the patella tendon and tibia bone (shin). It can occur conjunctively with a condition called “Jumper’s Knee”, which involves repetitive strain and irritation to the patella tendon, often from jumping activities. The third most common knee bursitis, pes anserinus, occurs in the lower, inside part of the knee in close proximity to the upper aspect of the shin bone (tibia). It usually affects middle-aged women and overweight individuals. Suprapatellar bursitis occurs above the kneecap. The suprapatellar bursa extends superiorly from beneath the patella under the quadriceps muscle.

It is vulnerable to injury from both acute trauma and repeated microtrauma. Acute injuries are from direct trauma to the bursa via falls directly onto the knee, as well as from overuse injuries, including running on soft or uneven surfaces, or from jobs that require crawling on the knees, such as carpet laying. What is a Bursa? A bursa is a thin sack filled with synovial fluid, the body's own natural lubricating fluid. This slippery sack allows different tissues such as muscle, tendon, and skin slide over bony surfaces without catching. Your bursa essentially reduces the friction between structures. A bursa is normally very thin, but they can become inflamed and irritated. This is what is known as bursitis. What Causes Knee Bursitis? There are a myriad of factors that can contribute to knee bursitis. The most common ones include: Direct trauma or blow to the knee. Frequent falls on the knee. Repeated pressure on the knee (eg from activities that entail prolonged periods of kneeling) or repetitive minor trauma to the knee. Knee Arthritis, thus bursitis can be associated with such conditions as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.

What are the Symptoms of Knee Bursitis ? The symptoms of knee bursitis include: Swelling over, above or below the kneecap. Limited motion of the knee. Redness and warmth at the site of the bursa. Painful movement of the knee. Knee bursitis swelling is within the bursa, not the knee joint. People often call any swelling of the knee joint "water on the knee," but there is an important difference between fluid accumulation within the bursa and within the knee joint. Symptoms of knee bursitis are usually aggravated by kneeling, crouching, repetitive bending or squatting and symptoms can be relieved when sitting still. How is Knee Bursitis Diagnosed? Your physiotherapist will provide you with a thorough quiz of your medical history and a physical examination of your knee to determine if you have knee bursitis. If there is localised swelling and you feel tenderness over the bursa when pressure is applied, a diagnosis is confirmed. With respect to scans, an MRI or Ultrasound are the most effective for a definitively diagnosis of knee bursitis. What is the Treatment for Knee Bursitis? The diagnosis is the easy part.

Your physiotherapist will also undertake a biomechanical analysis to determine what the cause of your bursitis actually is. Factors may include muscle weakness, tightness, pain inhibition, leg length discrepancy, training techniques and more. Physiotherapy Many patients with knee bursitis start to feel better within a few weeks of the injury. Your physiotherapy treatment will aim to: Reduce pain and inflammation, this is achieved with the application of electrical modalities, ice, therapeutic taping and education regarding activity modification Normalise your knee joint range of motion. Strengthen your knee muscles: quadriceps and hamstrings. Strengthen your lower limb: calves, hip and pelvis muscles. Normalise your muscle lengths. Improve your proprioception, agility and balance. Improve your technique and function eg walking, running, squatting, hopping and landing. Minimise your chance of re-aggravation. Anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs are also used in combination with physiotherapy to help alleviate the pain and swelling. If the bursa becomes infected or if your symptoms persist for a prolonged period your doctor may recommend that the bursa be aspirated.

Alternatively, your doctor may also recommend an injection of a glucocorticoid steroid that is mixed with a local anesthetic. If infection occurs, you may require antibiotics. Knee Bursa Surgery? In particularly stubborn cases, surgical removal of the bursa may be recommended. Risks of surgery include infection, persistent instability and pain, stiffness, and difficulty returning to your previous level of activity. The good news is that more than 90% of patients have no complications post-surgery. Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Post-operative knee rehabilitation is one of the most important, yet too often neglected, aspects of knee surgery. The most successful and quickest outcomes result from the guidance and supervision of an experienced physiotherapist. How Can You Prevent Knee Bursitis? Knee bursitis is best prevented by maintaining flexible thigh muscles and reducing the amount of time you are in a kneeling position. Ice after excessive kneeling is recommended to avoid an inflammatory response, which is the first stage of bursitis. Pacing yourself during activities which entail repeated bending or squatting is also paramount. Ensuring that you take regular rest breaks between periods of bending or kneeling and alternating them with other less aggravating activities is key.

Essentially, an appropriate balance between rest and activity is recommended. Weight-management can play a role in the pressure exerted on lower limb joints, and thus should be something considered as a long-term preventative measure. For more advice, please consult your physiotherapist. Foot Pain Relief Store - Conditions - Pre Patellar Bursitis Pre Patellar Bursitis Synopsis Prepatellar bursitis, also known as Housemaid's Knee, is a common cause of swelling and pain above the kneecap. The name Housemaid's Knee for this inflammation of the bursa overlying the patella comes from its association with individuals whose work necessitates kneeling for extended periods of time. Prepatellar bursitis is common in professions such as carpet layers and gardeners. location of the prepatellar bursa A bursa is a thin sack filled with the body's own natural lubricating oil. This slippery sack allows different tissues such as muscle, tendon, and skin slide over bony surfaces without catching. These sacks are normally very thin (like a plastic bag with the air sucked out of it), but they do present a potential space that can become inflamed and irritated. This is what is known as bursitis.

If the inflammation is associated with trauma and a break in the skin, the bursa can become infected, this is called infected bursitis. The symptoms of prepatellar bursitis or knee bursitis are a swelling over the kneecap which can cause limited range of motion of the joint. The swelling is within the bursa, not the knee joint itself. Symptoms of prepatellar bursitis are usually aggravated by kneeling, and relieve when sitting still. What is the treatment of prepatellar bursitis (knee bursitis)? Treatment of prepatellar bursitis begins with avoidance of the aggravating activity. In some individuals, drainage or excision of the bursa may be indicated. In cases of infection, it is important that antibiotics are also administered. a protective sleeve which alleviates pressure on the area may also be used. What causes prepatellar bursitis? - Bursitis - Sharecare What causes prepatellar bursitis? Topics | Joint Health | Bursitis | What causes prepatellar bursitis? A Answers (1) A Dr. John E.

Zvijac, MD , Orthopedic Surgery, answered on behalf of Baptist Health South Florida Overuse may cause the bursa to become inflamed, in which case it fills with fluid and causes swelling at the top of the knee. Prepatellar bursitis is common among athletes of sports in which direct blows or falls on the knee are common, such as football, wrestling or basketball. Workers who spend a lot of time on their knees, such as plumbers or carpet layers, are also susceptible. What is prepatellar bursitis / kneecap bursitis. You might be suffering from Prepatellar Bursitis if: You have sharp pain right over your kneecap. You have increased pain when doing anything exercising or even climbing a set of stairs. Your sleep has been interrupted rolling over causes point pressure and more pain in the knee. You have weakness in your knee and leg from the pain. You can see your knee is warm, red and swelling on your kneecap. If any of those statements are true for you or you're suffering from on-going pain on the inside of your knee then you might have an injury called Prepatellar knee bursitis.

Many people don't know that Prepatellar knee bursitis is a very real injury affecting the bursa sac in your knee. This form of knee bursitis; can happen to anyone often caused by acute trama to the knee. A re-occuring injury to the bursa, repetitive pressure to on the knee bursa as part of your job; crawling, scrubbing floors, kneeling on the knees; as in carpet laying. Fortunately for you, professional athletes have had access to state of the art treatment therapies for years that allow them to heal more quickly and completely than you or I. This is why athletes that have a serious knee infrapatellar bursitis injury can often get back in the game in a matter of weeks while you could suffer for months or even years (in chronic cases). With some breakthrough products we have engineered, professional treatment is now available to anyone who needs it. What You Need to Treat Your Bursitis Injury: A Professional Cold Compression Freezie Wrap® to reduce inflammation of the muscle tissue (as soon as possible). A Deep Tissue Therapeutic Inferno Wrap® to increase Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™to the injured soft tissue (BFST®).

A Professional, Minimal Impact Stretching Device, known as the Knee-Flex® to prevent muscle atrophy and gently allow stretching of your affected leg muscles (hip, thigh, quadriceps, hamstring, groin, calf, shins, politeus, IT band, etc). What is Prepatellar Bursitis of the kneecap? Prepatellar bursitis (also referred to as patellar bursitis) is a painful condition affecting the front of the kneecap (patella). The prepatellar bursa is usually very thin and serves as a cushion between the patella and your skin, protecting your kneecap and the soft tissue that holds it is place. Prepatellar bursitis causes knee pain at the front of the knee due to the bursa sac becoming irritated and inflamed. This bursa is just one of many bursae (plural for bursa) in your body. Bursae are sacs of synovial fluid that are rich in protein and collagen. They are located in areas where a bone and tendon, or a bone and muscle, rub together during movement.

When pressure or friction is too great, excess fluid can build up in the bursa sac and/or the lining of the sac can thicken, causing inflammation. When a bursa becomes inflamed, moving your knee becomes very painful and movement can be difficult. Any actions that put pressure on the inflamed prepatellar bursa can increase irritation and cause further inflammation and pain. The prepatellar bursa is commonly affected by bursitis due to repetitive pressure on the kneecap during frequent kneeling. Prepatellar bursitis is also known as Clergyman's Knee, Carpet Layer's Knee, or Housemaid's Knee due to the nature of their work requiring kneeling for long periods of time. Once injured, fluid and/or blood is allowed to enter into the bursa and inflammation will increase overtime. When this happens, the bursa sac walls may thicken and form scar tissue or calcium may collect in the bursa. If you are experiencing a significant amount of swelling or pain, it is possible that you have a broken or chipped patella. In this case, your doctor may recommend an x-ray to examine this further. What causes Prepatellar Bursitis?

Repetitive pressure on the prepatellar bursa is the main cause of prepatellar bursitis. Although the bursae in your knee function as cushions to protect the tendons and other soft tissue, frequent kneeling during your work or activities often creates more stress than the bursa can handle. Kneeling on hard surfaces, knee pads are recommended to treat or prevent prepatellar bursitis. Without exercise or activity, muscles weaken and you begin to lack the proper muscle support. This can cause excess load on the knees and hips or your weight may be distributed unevenly within your knee. This added extra stress on some areas compared to others leading to abnormal wear and tear. If you are overweight, the knee joints have to work harder to carry a greater load causing more stress on the knees. Excessive friction, or rubbing, on the prepatella bursa can aggravate it over time. If your work or exercise routine requires frequent climbing, running, jumping, or hiking you may be at higher risk of prepatella bursitis. This risk increases if there is anything that many cause abnormal wear and tear within the joint.

A direct blow to the prepatella bursa during athletics or when falling on the knee can result in bursitis. In such cases, blood may leak into the bursa causing irritation, inflammation, swelling and pain. The closer the bursa is to the surface of the skin, the more likely the chance of infection from specific bacteria that are commonly found on the surface of the skin. This bacterial infection is known as septic bursitis and common bacteria that create this infection are known as Staphylococcus Epidermis (or Staphylococcus Aureus). This bacteria can affect the bursa if the knee is cut or scraped, allowing it to get under the skin. Septic Bursitis occurs most commonly in men (85% of all cases occur in men). If you suffer from osteoarthritis in your knees, as your knees experience wear and tear there is a release of destructive enzymes. These enzymes break down the cartilage to the point where the bones of the knee joint rub together and develop sclerosis (a hardening of tissue) as well as tiny fractures, cysts and bone spurs. The excess wear and tear can cause abnormal pressure on the bursa leading to irritation and inflammation.

What are the symptoms of Prepatellar Bursitis? You will experience knee pain and tenderness just below and over top of the kneecap. The pain may radiate up your inner knee and thigh and/or down to your mid-calf. Those who suffer from prepateller bursitis complain of increased pain when crossing their legs or when rising after sitting for several hours. Due to the location of the bursa, pain makes kneeling difficult. Bursitis pain becomes worse during exercise or when you are climbing stairs, but can also increase by simply bending and straightening your knee. Pain usually starts gradually and develops over a few days or even months. You may suffering from knee bursitis may also have interrupted sleep. Simply bending your knee or rolling over during sleep can cause pressure on the inflamed bursa, increasing your pain. The pain can range from mild to very sharp depending on the amount of inflammation in your knee. Many knee bursitis sufferers recommend placing a pillow between your knees/thighs while you sleep to reduce pain throughout the night. Regular knee movements can be painful which limits your range of motion.

If bursitis is left untreated the inflammation can increase, causing more pain, limiting movement even more and eventually weakness in the leg muscles and tendons can set in. As you lose strength in your quadriceps, your legs may begin to give out during daily activities. You may experience swelling at the front of the knee and often appears as an abscess on the kneecap. This swelling may appear right following trauma, over a couple of hours, or gradually over time as the bursa becomes more irritated. You may also notice warmth and visible redness on your skin in the area as inflammation in the bursa and along the tendons becomes more severe. It is important to treat bursitis in the early stages to reduce these symptoms, minimize tissue damage, maintain motion, and strength in your knee. Eliminate any squatting, repetitive knee bending, crossing your legs, kneeling, or any other activities that add pressure on your bursa. By treating your knee bursitis in the early stages with Cold Therapy and Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™, you are more likely to prevent long-term damage and chronic conditions from setting in. How Do I Diagnose Prepatellar Bursitis?

When you are experiencing knee pain, a visit to the doctor is always recommended, as there are many conditions that can cause knee pain such as a meniscus tear, an ACL sprain, patellar or quadriceps tendinitis, a fracture, and yes knee bursitis. Getting a proper diagnosis is important so you can treat your condition correctly. To begin with, your doctor will gather a medical history about you and your current condition and symptoms. He/she will ask about the amount pain you are having with your knee. How long you have had your symptoms and if you are have range of motion loss with you leg and knee. Details about what caused the pain in the knee, when it started, and whether or not you have ever had treatments for this or a similar condition in the past, are very helpful in assessing your injury. A physical examination will be performed to determine if you have any signs of knee bursitis or other knee injury. He/she will visually assess and palpate (feel) the bones and soft tissue in both your knees to evaluate any differences between the two of them. This will identify any abnormalities, such as swelling, bone deformities, atrophied muscles, redness and/or warmth on the skin.

In many cases, the first sign that you have knee bursitis is swelling at the joint. If a soft tissue injury is suspected, an MRI will likely be done to view where and how extensive the damage is. An x-ray may be recommended to rule out a bone spur or other foreign body as the cause of your knee pain. As the bursae in the knee are close to the surface of the skin, they are more susceptible to septic, or infectious, bursitis caused by a cut or scrape on the knee. Septic bursitis requires antibiotics to get rid of the infection. Your doctor will be able to determine whether there is an infection or not by drawing a small sample of the bursa fluid with a needle. We have tools that will help you with bursitis knee pain and healing. When it comes to your injured knee, it's best to start effective long term healing right away. Our Advisers are highly trained individuals and will help find the long term healing goal that's right for YOU. Why wait? Call today and get on the road to recovery faster than ever before! Call now!

Toll Free: 1-866-237-9608 International: +1-705-445-3505 How Do I Treat Prepatellar Bursitis - What You Can Do! The good news is that most cases of Prepatellar Bursitis will heal with simple home conservative treatments and surgery is often not needed! Relieving the pain of your sore knee and the symptoms of bursitis initially focuses on keeping the pressure off the bursa. If your bursitis is caused by an infection (septic bursitis), the doctor will drain the bursa sac with a needle and prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. For non-infectious bursitis, the preliminary treatment starts with conservative treatments. Some conservative treatment methods recommended include: Rest - This is important for initial healing because without an correct amount of rest you are at risk for increased inflammation, pain and re-injury of your meniscus. Apply Effective Cold Compression Effective Cold Compression = Treatment with a Freezie Wrap® - Immediate cold compression (using the Knee Freezie Wrap®) will allow you to manage pain while getting rid of swelling, inflammation and edema in your knee.

Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™ (BFST®) - You can use your own blood flow to maximize your rehabilitation, decrease recovery time, and boost overall long-term healing. The most important factor in healing prepatellar bursitis is resting your knee. This can be difficult when you have to carry on with daily activities, but resting whenever you can is recommended. During your recovery you will probably have to modify or avoid the activities that stress your bursa until your pain and inflammation settle. Step 1 Effective Cold Compression Therapy, Your natural pain reliever! The 1st step for conservative treatment of your infrapatellar bursitis is to reduce the swelling to "open up" the area for more blood flow. Anyone in the health-care business knows that your blood supplies the oxygen and much needed nutrients required to heal bursitis injuries. This is why for years doctors, trainers and other medical professional have recommended RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) to treat the pain and swelling of fresh injuries, chronic pain, and after any re-injury.

Fortunately you no longer have to settle for these ice cold methods that are uncomfortably cold against your skin, provide short term relief, cause ice burns, numb your skin and underlying tissue beyond feeling so you don't even notice the ice burn until it's too late and pool around your injury putting the cold everywhere except for where you need it most. A Freezie Wrap® allows you to treat your knee in an effective and convenient way. Our food-grade, non-toxic gel packs can be chilled in the fridge or freezer to tailor the amount of cold that you need for your injury. It doesn't matter how you cool it down, because our gel packs are chock full of gel that's designed to cool down into millions of tiny snowflakes. The cushioned gel will wrap around your knee and it won't budge for the entire treatment period. You'll no longer have to deal with annoying pooling around your knee injury or have to hold a hard block of ice on your knee! Cooling your inflamed prepatellar bursa as needed throughout the day will reduce pain and tissue damage. The Knee Freezie Wrap® can be used to apply cold in a safe, convenient and effective way - and the gel pack is reusable.

The gel pack sits gently over the inflamed bursa to reduce swelling and redness. The wrap is soft and adjustable so it fits your body properly, without irritating the bursa, and allows you to adjust the compression. This is important when treating an inflamed bursa because too much pressure can cause you further pain. You control how much pressure the bursa receives so you can benefit from the compression to hold the cold where you need it, without increasing your pain. Applying cold to your tender bursa and knee is the 2nd step in treating your bursitis. Next, you can begin using the Inferno Wrap® to accelerate the healing process. Step 2- Improve Circulation, Soften Scar Tissue & Prevent Re-Injury with Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™ After the inflammation in your knee has been reduced, providing extra blood flow and strengthening the tissue around your knee is recommended. The only way to get BFST® is through use of an Inferno Wrap®. The Inferno Wrap® is the only treatment method that improves blood flow and circulation on a deep tissue level.

Other methods of increasing circulation in your tissue (hot water bottles, hot baths, etc) will only ever increase blood flow on a surface / skin level. These methods need a LOT of time to even reach your tendon on a deep tissue level. And even if you were to use them this long your skin would heat up to an uncomfortable level and may even burn you. Unfortunately, when you are suffering from bursitis it can be painful to even walk or lift your leg. When you limit movement in your knee joint the blood flow is reduced, starving your tissue of the necessary oxygen and nutrients. The trick is to find a way to increase blood flow without causing pain and/or further inflaming the bursae. This is where Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™, or BFST®, becomes a powerful tool. BFST® compliments your body's natural healing process by promoting blood flow while you give your knee the rest it needs. The best source of improved blood flow treatment is from a product where you don't even feel that much heat. When you don't feel the heat, it means the therapy is working in your deep soft tissue which is really where you need it. It's kind of like how your heart works in your body.

You can't "feel" your heart pumping blood all around your body to your arms and legs. You can't even hear your own heartbeat without listening very closely. This is exactly how deep tissue BFST® works too! You're not supposed to "feel" a lot of heat because the heat isn't treating your skin, it's treating around your patella tendon increasing the blood flow right in your tendon tissue. When treating any soft tissue injury, an effective therapy will increase blood flow to the injury while the joint is immobile. This increase in blood flow will accelerate the body's own ability to heal itself. The Inferno Wrap® is the most highly effective blood flow stimulation device that you will find on the market that is approved by the FDA for use in the home or hospital. Our Inferno Wrap® is made from medical-grade material - this should be as important to you as it is to us! Other products that are sold in stores are considered "consumer goods" meaning the material only needs to be as good as a sweater that you wear. Clothing articles like this don't need to meet high standards of production or materials and may include materials that irritate your skin.

Since our wraps are medical-grade products registered with the FDA, they are of a higher quality and need to meet way more standards for manufacturing (ISO 10993 - biocompatibility testing). This makes our wraps the safest product for heating treatment. Our manufacturer has spent years perfecting the wrap design to make sure you get the treatment you deserve! Prevention and Promotion of Lifelong Health If you want to avoid re-injury, or manage pain and increase circulation for lifelong health benefits. A Knee Freezie Wrap® and Inferno Wrap® will provide the results you are looking for. Why spend time in pain, off from work, and missing out on your active lifestyle when you can be proactive about your injury and the health of your body? Talk to your doctor about incorporating a regular routine of using a Freezie Wrap® and Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™ into your everyday health regimen.

MendMyKnee.com - Prepatellar Bursitis Information and Treatments To discuss your particular situation and how our products can help, call toll-free at 1-866-237-9608 Prepatellar Bursitis Bursitis in the knee is a very painful condition in which a bursa sac becomes irritated and inflamed, affecting the bursa and the soft tissue around it. A bursa is a sac of synovial fluid, rich in protein and collagen. These fluid-filled sacs form in areas where 2 surfaces in your body, most often where a bone and tendon or a bone and muscle, rub together during movement. When pressure or friction is too great, excess fluid can build up in the bursa sac and/or the the lining of the sac can thicken, causing inflammation. When a bursa becomes inflamed, moving your knee becomes very painful and movement can be difficult. Any actions that put pressure on the inflamed bursa can increase irritation and cause further inflammation and pain. Prepatellar bursitis (also referred to as patellar bursitis) is a painful condition affecting the front of the kneecap (patella).

The prepatellar bursa is usually very thin and serves as a cushion between the patella and your skin, protecting your kneecap and the soft tissue that holds it is place. The prepatellar bursa is commonly affected due to repetitive pressure on the kneecap during frequent kneeling. Prepatellar bursitis is also known as Clergymanï¿½s knee, Carpet Layerï¿½s knee, or Housemaidï¿½s knee due to the nature of their work requiring kneeling for long periods of time. This prolonged pressure can begin to irritate the bursa, eventually leading to injury. Once injured, fluid and/or blood is allowed to enter into the bursa and you will begin to experience inflammation overtime. When this happens, the bursa sac walls may thicken and form scar tissue or calcium may collect in the bursa. If you are experiencing a significant amount of swelling or pain, it is possible that you have a broken or chipped patella. In this case, your doctor may recommend an x-ray to examine this further.

Causes of Patellar Bursitis A direct blow during athletics or when falling on the knee Aggravation during exercise requiring stair climbing, running, jumping, or hiking Symptoms of Patellar Bursitis Pain Bursitis in the prepatellar bursa results in pain on the middle part of the knee and over the patella. The pain may radiate up your inner knee and thigh and/or down to your midcalf. Those who suffer from prepateller bursitis complain of increased pain when crossing their legs or when rising after sitting for several hours. Due to the location of the bursa, pain will make kneeling difficult. Bursitis pain becomes worse during exercise or when you are climbing stairs, but can also increase by simply bending and straightening your knee. Pain usually starts gradually and develops over a few days or even months. Tenderness, Warmth, Swelling and Redness Swelling is usually evident with prepatellar bursitis and often appears as an abscess on the kneecap. This swelling may appear immediately following trauma, over a couple of hours, or up to 7-10 days after the event that caused the irritation.

You will experience tenderness just below and over top of the kneecap with prepatellar bursitis. You may also notice warmth and visible redness on your skin in the area as inflammation in the bursa and along the tendons becomes more severe. Difficulties Sleeping Patients suffering from knee bursitis may also have interrupted sleep patterns. Simply bending your knee or rolling over during sleep can cause pressure on the inflamed bursa, increasing your pain. The pain can range from mild to very sharp depending on the amount of inflammation in your knee. Many knee bursitis sufferers recommend placing a pillow between your knees/thighs while you sleep to reduce pain throughout the night. Limited Range of Motion and Weakness When you have bursitis in your knee, the pain is often limiting as you stop performing motions that make the pain worse. If bursitis is left untreated the inflammation can increase, causing more pain, limiting movement even more and eventually weakness in the leg muscles and tendons can set in. As you lose strength in your quadriceps, your legs may begin to give out during daily activities. It is important to treat bursitis in the early stages to reduce the symptoms, minimize damage and maintain motion and strength in your knee.

Eliminate any squatting, repetitive knee bending, crossing your legs, kneeling or any other activities that add pressure on your bursa. By treating your knee bursitis in the early stages with Freezie Wrap® cold compression therapy and Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™, you are more likely to prevent long-term damage and chronic conditions from setting in. Treatments for Patellar Bursitis Relieving the symptoms of bursitis initially focuses on keeping the pressure off the bursa. If your bursitis is caused by an infection (septic bursitis), the doctor will probably drain the bursa sac with a needle and perscribe antibiotics to treat the infection. For non-infectious bursitis, the preliminary treatment starts with conservative treatments, which are exactly what the Freezie Wrap® and Inferno Wrap® were made for.. The most important factor in healing bursitis is resting your knee. This can be difficult when you have to carry on with daily activities, but resting whenever you can is recommended. During your recovery you will probably have to modify or avoid the activities that stress your bursa until your pain and inflammation settle.

Treatments should involve decreasing swelling, relieving stress on the knee, treating scar tissue, and then restoring strength and movement in your leg and knee. Blood flow stimulation therapy (BFST®) is recommended once inflammation has been calmed to heal the bursa and surrounding tissue faster and reduce the risk of bursitis returning. Freezie Wrap® Cold Therapy To decrease inflammation and relieve the pain of prepatellar bursitis doctor's recommend cold therapy. Applying cold to your inflamed bursa will help decrease the swelling and redness around it. Cold therapy will also help to numb the pain in your knee and help to control the inflammation. In addition, the deep cooling effect provided by the Knee Freezie Wrap® reduces tissue damage. The Knee Freezie Wrap® uses a supercharged cooling gel pack, that chills in the fridge, not in the freezer like ice or other freezer packs, giving you deep cold therapy without the risk of 'cold burns' or cryoburn. Cooling your inflamed prepatellar bursa as needed throughout the day will reduce pain and tissue damage. The Knee Freezie Wrap® can be used to apply cold in a safe, convenient and effective way - and the gel pack is reusable.

The gel pack sits gently over the inflamed bursa to reduce swelling and redness. The wrap is soft and adjustable so it fits your body properly, without irritating the bursa, and allows you to adjust the compression. This is important when treating an inflamed bursa because too much pressure can cause you further pain. You control how much pressure the bursa receives so you can benefit from the compression to hold the cold where you need it, without increasing your pain. Applying cold to your tender bursa and knee is the first step in treating your bursitis. Once inflammation has started to subside (and some of the pain) begin use of the Inferno Wrap® to continue and boost the healing process. Click here to learn more about Cold Compression Freezie Wraps® Inferno Wrap® Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy Unfortunately, when you are suffering from bursitis it can be painful to even walk or lift your leg. When you limit movement in your knee joint the blood flow is reduced, starving your tissue of the necessary oxygen and nutrients. The trick is to find a way to increase blood flow without causing pain and/or further inflaming the bursae.

This is where blood flow stimulation therapy, or BFST®, becomes a powerful tool. BFST® compliments your body's natural healing process by promoting blood flow while you give your knee the rest it needs. The Knee Inferno Wrap® uses a patented process to generate the same energy that is part of the sun's spectrum of light, the same energy that is necessary to all living things for optimum health. The energy emitted from the Energy Web® stimulates blood flow to your knee, more than your body would ever be able to generate on it's own, giving your body the boost it needs to continue the reconditioning process. The healing energy reaches deep into your patellar bursa and tendon to speed tissue repair, whisk away the toxins and dead cells, and rejuvenate your tissues for improved elasticity. Symptoms of prepatellar bursitis. Deep Bursae separate bare areas of bone from overlapping muscles. Superficial Bursae separate bare areas of bone from skin or tendons. Deep Bursae develop in the womb. Superficial Bursae develop within months to several years after birth.

Household names for various bursitis injuries include: Popeye's Elbow, Miner's Elbow, Weaver's Elbow, Housemaid's Knee, Hod-Carrier's Shoulders, Dustman's Shoulders, Student's Elbow, and Clergyman's Knee Prepatellar Bursitis Symptoms Prepatellar bursitis symptoms are similar to the symptoms of bursitis that occur in other joints in the body; swelling and tenderness, pain, limited range of motion, weakness, and possibly a fever if the bursa is infected. Knee Pain You will experience tenderness just below and over top of the kneecap with prepatellar bursitis. The pain may radiate up your inner knee and thigh and/or down to your midcalf. Those who suffer from prepateller bursitis complain of increased pain when crossing their legs or when rising after sitting for several hours. Due to the location of the bursa, pain makes kneeling difficult. Bursitis pain becomes worse during exercise or when you are climbing stairs, but can also increase by simply bending and straightening your knee. Pain usually starts gradually and develops over a few days or even months.

Difficulties Sleeping Patients suffering from knee bursitis may also have interrupted sleep patterns. Simply bending your knee or rolling over during sleep can cause pressure on the inflamed bursa, increasing your pain. The pain can range from mild to very sharp depending on the amount of inflammation in your knee. Many knee bursitis sufferers recommend placing a pillow between your knees/thighs while you sleep to reduce pain throughout the night. Limited Range of Motion and Weakness When you have bursitis in your knee, regular knee movements can be painful which limits your range of motion. If bursitis is left untreated the inflammation can increase, causing more pain, limiting movement even more and eventually weakness in the leg muscles and tendons can set in. As you lose strength in your quadriceps, your legs may begin to give out during daily activities. Tenderness, Warmth, Swelling and Redness Swelling at the front of the knee is usually evident with prepatellar bursitis and often appears as an abscess on the kneecap. This swelling may appear immediately following trauma, over a couple of hours, or gradually over time as the bursa becomes more irritated.

You may also notice warmth and visible redness on your skin in the area as inflammation in the bursa and along the tendons becomes more severe. It is important to treat bursitis in the early stages to reduce these symptoms, minimize tissue damage and maintain motion and strength in your knee. Eliminate any squatting, repetitive knee bending, crossing your legs, kneeling, or any other activities that add pressure on your bursa. By treating your knee bursitis in the early stages with cold therapy and Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™, you are more likely to prevent long-term damage and chronic conditions from setting in. Prepatellar Bursitis Treatments Relieving the pain of your sore knee and the symptoms of bursitis initially focuses on keeping the pressure off the bursa. If your bursitis is caused by an infection (septic bursitis), the doctor will drain the bursa sac with a needle and prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. For non-infectious bursitis, the preliminary treatment starts with non-operative options such as Freezie Wrap® Cold Compression Therapy and Inferno Wrap® Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™ . The most important factor in healing prepatellar bursitis is resting your knee.

This can be difficult when you have to carry on with daily activities, but resting whenever you can is recommended. During your recovery you will probably have to modify or avoid the activities that stress your bursa until your pain and inflammation settle. Treatments should involve decreasing swelling, relieving stress on the knee, treating scar tissue, and then restoring strength and movement in your leg and knee. Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™ (BFST®) is recommended once inflammation has been calmed to heal the prepatellar bursa and tendon faster and reduce the risk of bursitis returning. Freezie Wrap® Cold Therapy To decrease inflammation and relieve the pain of prepatellar bursitis doctor's recommend cold therapy. Applying cold to your inflamed bursa will help decrease the swelling and redness around it. Cold therapy will also help to numb the pain in your knee and help to control the inflammation. In addition, the deep cooling effect provided by the Knee Freezie Wrap® reduces tissue damage. The Knee Freezie Wrap® uses a supercharged cooling gel pack, that chills in the fridge, not in the freezer like ice or other freezer packs, giving you deep cold therapy without the risk of 'cold burns' or cryoburn.

Cooling your inflamed prepatellar bursa as needed throughout the day will reduce pain and tissue damage. The Knee Freezie Wrap® can be used to apply cold in a safe, convenient and effective way - and the gel pack is reusable. The gel pack sits gently over the inflamed bursa to reduce swelling and redness. The wrap is soft and adjustable so it fits your body properly, without irritating the bursa, and allows you to adjust the compression. This is important when treating an inflamed bursa because too much pressure can cause you further pain. You control how much pressure the bursa receives so you can benefit from the compression to hold the cold where you need it, without increasing your pain. Applying cold to your tender bursa and knee is the first step in treating your bursitis.Next, you can begin using the Inferno Wrap® to accelerate the healing process. Click here to learn more about Cold Compression Freezie Wraps® Inferno Wrap® Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™ Once the inflammation of your bursitis has been reduced with the Freezie Wrap® cold compression therapy treatment it is time to start BFST® treatments with the Inferno Wrap®.

Regular treatments with the Inferno Wrap® will improve blood flow and improve the elasticity of your surrounding soft tissue. Your body needs a fresh supply of blood to improve the health of your tissue and get your knee bursae and tendons back to normal. Unfortunately, when you are suffering from bursitis it can be painful to even walk or lift your leg. When you limit movement in your knee joint the blood flow is reduced, starving your tissue of the necessary oxygen and nutrients. The trick is to find a way to increase blood flow without causing pain and/or further inflaming the bursae. This is where Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™, or BFST®, becomes a powerful tool. BFST® compliments your body's natural healing process by promoting blood flow while you give your knee the rest it needs. The Knee Inferno Wrap® uses a patented process to generate the same energy that is part of the sun's spectrum of light, the same energy that is necessary to all living things for optimum health. The energy emitted from the Energy Web® stimulates blood flow to your knee, more than your body would ever be able to generate on it's own, giving your body the boost it needs to continue the reconditioning process.

The healing energy reaches deep into your prepatellar bursa and tendon to speed tissue repair, whisk away the toxins and dead cells, and rejuvenate your tissues for improved elasticity. Click here to learn more about the Inferno Wrap® With these easy to use home therapy wraps - the Inferno Wrap® and the Freezie Wrap® , you will notice significantly reduced pain and an incredible improvement in your knee pain and range of motion. We recommend that you consult your doctor and/or physiotherapist before using any of our outstanding products, to make sure they're right for you and your condition. Anti-Inflammatory Medications NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can be used if required to help manage your pain. However, they are not recommended for long term use, as they can cause gastrointestinal difficulties and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Many of our customers find they no longer require NSAIDS once they begin using Elbow Freezie Wrap® cold compression therapy and Elbow Inferno Wraps® to treat their pain and heal their bursa. During your recovery, you may have to modify and/or eliminate any activities that cause pain or discomfort in your knee joint until your pain and inflammation settle, and you gain more mobility and strength.

The more diligent you are with your rehabilitation, the faster you will see successful results. Or email us at service@AidMyBursa.com Copyright© 2006 - 2017 AidMyBursa.com. For more information, call us via: 1-866 237 9608 or send us an email or send us a tweet The terms Inferno Wrap®, Freezie Wrap® and MendMeShop® are registered trademarks of In.Genu Design Group Inc. The terms ColdCure®, Energy Web®, RigiGel®, RCCE®, Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy and BFST® are registered trademarks of King Brand Healthcare Products Ltd. Prepatellar | definition of prepatellar by Medical dictionary Prepatellar | definition of prepatellar by Medical dictionary in front of the patella. pre·pa·tel·lar /pre·pa·tel·lar/ (pre″pah-tel´ar) in front of the patella. prepatellar Etymology: L, prae, before, patella, small dish pertaining to the area in front of the patella. prepatellar in front of the patella.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Quick Quiz Although she was not buried with grinding tools, osteological signs of prepatellar bursitis, a worn facet on the left patella (the only one with preservation allowing assessment; Figure 12) and osteoarthritis of the hip joint all point to significant time spent squatting and kneeling, consistent with a lifetime in food production involving grinding maize and tending hearths.

Question: What is the common term for "pre-patellar bursitis"?
Answer: Housemaids knee