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 Prepatellar Bursitis -Beat Knee Injury | Injury Claims Assistance Injury Claims Assistance You are here: Home / Claiming For Repetitive Strain Injuries / Prepatellar Bursitis -Beat Knee Injury Prepatellar Bursitis -Beat Knee Injury Prepatellar bursitis more commonly known as beat knee injury or housemaids’ knee is a repetitive strain injury caused by repeated trauma to the knee.

Like many repetitive strain injuries beat knee can be caused by a wide variety of occupations, working conditions and circumstances. For instance it is not uncommon for workers in the mining industry to develop Prepatellar bursitis. The term beat knee has in fact become synonymous with those in the mining industry due to the difficult and hazardous conditions they work in on a daily basis. Other workers at risk of developing beat knee are those that work in the cleaning industry, carpet layers, kitchen and bathroom fitters, plumbers and electricians. What causes beat knee injury? Beat knee injury is commonly suffered from the result of continuous muscular motions together with insufficient periods of rest between each movement. The prolonged pressure put upon the knee joints when working in cramped and awkward positions can cause damage to nerves, tendons and muscles as well as the cartilage in the knee joints making it painful to move. As with most injuries allowing time to recover and stopping doing the activity that is causing the injury is necessary to avoid long-lasting and in some cases permanent damage being suffered. Beat knee is no exception and can often leave those affected with pain and suffering for the rest of their lives. General movement of the knees may also become restricted once irreversible damage has been done.

Daily tasks such as walking, bending and stretching may become stiff and painful and mobility may be a constant battle to overcome. Symptoms of Prepatellar bursitis Medical professionals refer to beat knee as bursitis which is an inflammation of the bursae – synovial fluid filled sacs which encase the joint to allow movement to take place easily by reducing friction. If the bursae are continually overused without rest and recovery or suffer trauma they become inflamed and fill with synovial fluid to prevent the tendons becoming further damaged by acting as a natural cushion. As a result of the swollen bursae the tendons and nearby soft tissue become restricted in their movement caused by the increased pressure put upon them by the swollen bursae. Bursitis injury is quite common in those most at risk through their occupations but there are similar health conditions caused by poor working conditions which in turn can cause injury to other joints around the body, these include: Carpal tunnel syndrome – the compression of a major nerve which travels across the carpal bones in the wrist, causing pain in the hands and fingers.

Tendonitis – Inflammation of the tendons Tenosynovitis – The synovium lining of the protective sheath (normally in the wrist) that surrounds tendons becomes inflamed. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) – Intense burning, swelling, stiffness and pain which affects arms, hands legs and feet. Myofascial pain syndrome – the repeated contraction of a muscles trigger points can typically lead to myofascial pain syndrome which is chronic pain often felt in unrelated parts of the body. Trigger finger/thumb – the flexor tendon becomes locked, stiff or snaps causing pain and discomfort. Thoracic outlet syndrome – Numbness in fingers and pain in the shoulder, arm and neck caused by compression of the nerves in the upper chest. Claiming Compensation Anyone looking to claim compensation for a beat knee injury or any injury suffered by poor working conditions will need to show that it was the neglect and carelessness of their employer that has caused the injury. In most cases time limits to make a claim will apply and this is usually three years from when the injury occurred or when you became aware of the injury and that it was caused by someone else’s negligence.

Enlisting the help of a specialist personal injury solicitor to assist with any questions you have and to arrange for medical reports to identify the injuries you have sustained is important to ensure you get the maximum compensation you deserve. Please contact us today to find out if you can claim compensation for an injury you have suffered at work. Request a call back Housemaid's Knee (Prepatellar Bursitis) | Health | Patient Housemaid's Knee (Prepatellar Bursitis) 2190 Housemaid's knee is also known as prepatellar bursitis. It is caused by inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac (the bursa) in front of the kneecap. It more commonly occurs in people who spend long periods of time kneeling. Treatment is usually supportive only and the outlook is generally very good. What is bursitis? Bursitis means inflammation within a bursa. A bursa is a small sac of fluid with a thin lining. There are a number of bursae in the body. Bursae are normally found around joints and in places where ligaments and tendons pass over bones. They can also be found in other places if there has been unusual pressure or friction placed on that area.

Generally, the function of a bursa is to help reduce friction and allow maximal range of motion around joints. When there is inflammation within a bursa (bursitis), the bursa swells due to an increase in the amount of fluid within the bursa sac. What is housemaid's knee? There are four bursae located around the knee joint. They are all prone to inflammation, or bursitis. However, the bursa in between the skin and the kneecap (the prepatellar bursa) is most commonly affected. Its position is shown in the diagram. Housemaid's knee is the name given to inflammation of the prepatellar bursa. What causes housemaid's knee? There are a number of different things that can cause housemaid's knee: A sudden, one-off, injury to the knee This might be, for example, a fall or direct blow on to the knee. Recurrent minor injury to the knee This usually happens after spending long periods of time kneeling down, putting pressure on the kneecap (patella). Historically, this was typical of housemaids who spent long periods of time on their knees scrubbing floors; hence, the term housemaid's knee.

Infection The fluid in the prepatellar bursa sac can become infected and cause inflammation within a bursa (bursitis). This is particularly common in children with housemaid's knee. This usually follows a cut, scratch or injury to the skin on the surface of the knee. This injury allows germs (bacteria) to spread infection into the bursa. Another inflammatory disease If you already have an inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis , you have an increased risk of developing a bursitis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of arthritis that causes inflammation, pain and swelling of joints. Gout If you have gout or pseudogout you have an increased risk of developing a bursitis. Gout is caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals. Uric acid is a chemical in the blood that is usually harmless and passed out with the urine. In gout, it builds up and collects within a joint, causing pain, inflammation and joint swelling. Who develops housemaid's knee? Any age group can be affected by housemaid's knee. It is generally more common in males than in females. Housemaid's knee in children is more likely to be caused by infection.

Infection is also a common cause of housemaid's knee in people whose immune systems are not working normally. Such people include those receiving steroid treatment or those on chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Housemaid's knee is more common in tradesmen who spend long periods of time kneeling - for example, carpet fitters, concrete finishers and roofers. What are the symptoms of housemaid's knee? Housemaid's knee causes pain and swelling of the affected knee. You may notice redness of the skin over the knee and your kneecap may be tender. You may also have difficulty bending your knee and difficulty kneeling and walking. If housemaid's knee is caused by infection, you may have a high temperature (fever). How is housemaid's knee diagnosed? Your doctor is usually able to diagnose housemaid's knee simply by examining your knee. They may ask you questions about your occupation or if you have had any recent knee injury. They may also ask whether you have any history of other joint problems. If your doctor suspects that housemaid's knee is caused by infection, they may suggest that they draw some fluid from the bursa. This is a straightforward procedure.

The skin on the front of your knee is sterilised with some fluid and the procedure is carried out in a clean environment. A small needle is used to take a sample of the fluid from your prepatellar bursa, which is directly underneath the skin in front of your kneecap. This fluid is sent off to the laboratory to look for signs of infection. If infection is confirmed, the laboratory may be able to suggest which antibiotic medicines will treat it. You do not usually need any X-rays or scans to diagnose housemaid's knee unless your doctor is unsure about the diagnosis. What are the treatment options for housemaid's knee? The treatment options for housemaid's knee depend on whether or not it is caused by infection. Housemaid's knee caused by infection If your doctor suspects that your housemaid's knee is caused by infection, they may draw some fluid from your knee, as described above. They can send this fluid off to the laboratory for tests. Whilst waiting for the results, they may prescribe some antibiotics for you to take (for example, flucloxacillin with phenoxymethylpenicillin (penicillin V) , or co-amoxiclav ). Usually, these antibiotics can be taken by mouth.

If the infection is severe, your doctor may suggest that you be admitted to hospital and given antibiotics into your veins (intravenous antibiotics). When the doctor receives the results back from the laboratory after a couple of days, they may suggest that your antibiotics be changed. They should now know the antibiotic that is most likely to be effective in treating the infection. If your symptoms do not seem to be improving despite 36-48 hours of antibiotics, your doctor may suggest that a small cut (incision) should be made on the front of your knee. This will allow the infected fluid to drain out from the bursa. The procedure may require referral to hospital but does not normally mean an overnight stay. Housemaid's knee due to other causes Most episodes of housemaid's knee will settle with supportive treatment and do not require medicines or surgery. Supportive treatment The following may be suggested: Resting the knee. The use of ice packs on the knee (a tea towel wrapped around a bag of frozen peas makes a good ice pack). For kneeling, the use of a thick foam cushion or knee pads - these can help to prevent the condition from coming back.

A physiotherapist can help by teaching you some exercises if your knee joint is affected by a reduced range of movement. A stick or a cane can help with walking. Treatment using medicines Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , such as ibuprofen , can be taken for mild-to-moderate pain caused by housemaid's knee. These also help to reduce inflammation. If housemaid's knee becomes more troublesome, your doctor may suggest that they draw out the fluid from the bursa, using a small needle. They can then inject a steroid medicine into the bursa to counteract the inflammation. The idea is that the fluid will no longer accumulate. Infection must be excluded beforehand, as the steroid injection can make any pre-existing infection worse. You are unlikely to develop complications after this procedure. However, occasionally the following may occur: The inflammation of the bursa (bursitis) can come back. You can develop infection, bleeding or damage to the tendon joined to the kneecap. Surgical treatment In rare cases when housemaid's knee does not go away, or keeps coming back and is causing intolerable symptoms, surgery may be necessary. This is most commonly carried out using keyhole surgery .

A local anaesthetic is used (an injection is given around the knee joint to numb the area and you are not put to sleep). It is usually done as a day case which means that you are not admitted to hospital overnight. During the surgery the prepatellar bursa is removed. The knee joint can function perfectly well without this bursa and there are not usually any long-term effects to the knee. What is the outlook (prognosis) of housemaid's knee? Generally, the outcome is very good with appropriate treatment. You should find the condition clearing up in a few weeks. However, if housemaid's knee is persistent (chronic) or keeps coming back, you might have long-term pain and problems moving your knee. Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis | Barrington Orthopedic Specialists Sports Medicine Guide › Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis Athletes, plumbers and gardeners have knee pain commonly known as prepatellar bursitis. To learn more about how you could be at risk, follow the tips below. 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.

Topic: Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis | Professional Orthopaedic Associates Submitted by admin on August 12, 2014 - 10:01am Athletes, plumbers and gardeners have knee pain commonly known as prepatellar bursitis. To learn more about how you could be at risk, follow the tips below.

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