Superficial infrapatellar bursitis
Last revised by Dr Joachim Feger ◉ on 24 Jul 2022
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Citation:
Morgan, M., Feger, J. Superficial infrapatellar bursitis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 27 Sep 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-32225
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Article created:
19 Nov 2014 by Dr Matt A. Morgan ◉
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Sections:
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Synonyms:
- Clergymen's knee
- Clergyman knee
- Clergyman's knee
- Infra-patellar bursitis
Infrapatellar bursitis (or clergyman's knee) occurs with inflammation of bursae around the insertion of the distal patellar tendon. The inflamed bursa may be:
- superficial/subcutaneous: anterior to the distal patellar tendon
- deep: posterior to the distal patellar tendon, in the region of the infrapatellar fat pad (Hoffa's fat pad).
Radiographic features
Inflammation of an infrapatellar bursa is well detected on either targeted musculoskeletal ultrasound or on MRI.
Related pathology
Infrapatellar bursitis may be a component of Osgood-Schlatter disease.
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References
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- 4. McCarthy E, Murphy C, Doran M, Cunnane G. Infrapatellar Bursitis: An Occupational Legacy. J Clin Rheumatol. 2011;17(1):49-50. doi:10.1097/RHU.0b013e3182056751 - Pubmed
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