Image Based Question-66541

Bursa affected in the mechanism as shown in the photograph below is ?

A. Suprapatellar bursa.

B. Prepatellar bursa.

C. Infrapatellar bursa.

D. Olecranon bursa.

Correct Answer » B Explanation

The mechanism shown in the picture above represents Housemaid’s knee.

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.