Prepatellar bursitis occurs when the bursa sac around the kneecap becomes inflamed and swollen. This results in pain around the front of the knee that occurs with activity. Prepatellar bursitis is commonly found in people who kneel often at work, such as plumbers and gardeners.
Rest, ice, and elevation of the affected extremity are three ways to help decrease the pain and swelling associated with prepatellar bursitis.
