Prepatellar Bursitis is a common condition. The prepatellar means knee cap. Prepatellar Bursitis involves swelling of the front region of the knee. Most cases of prepatellar Bursitis are managed by taking complete bed rest.
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Query: Hi doctor,There is bruising and mild pain in the middle of my kneecap that feels uncomfortable and makes it difficult to bend my knee. I am a runner and I participate in track and cross-country events, but I have never dealt with such pain before. When I press the middle of my knee where there is br... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq for your medical needs. Yes, you need to wear a kneecap or an elastocrepe bandage. Apply ice over the area twice daily. I suggest you take the following: Take a tablet of Etoricoxib 60 mg one during the day and another ... Read Full »