Is Prepatellar bursitis acute or chronic?
Is Prepatellar bursitis acute or chronic? Chronic inflammation of prepatellar bursa after repetitive minor trauma is called 'housemaid's knee'. It can be seen in those who have to kneel very often, such as carpet layers and housemaids. Also a fall directly on the patella, an acute trauma, may cause patellar bursitis. Is bursitis acute? Bursitis can be rapid in onset (acute) or build up slowly over time (chronic). Acute bursitis is often the result of an injury, infection, or inflammatory condition. Chronic bursitis often follows a long period of repetitive use, motion, or compression. How long does it take for...