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Prepatellar bursitis

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Inflammation of the bursa that is positioned in front of the kneecap (patella).

Prepatellar bursitis commonly occurs as a result of repeated trauma to the knee such as from kneeling on hard surfaces in an occupation.

Also known as housemaid's knee and roofer's knee.

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