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Massive prepatellar bursa.

Terry L Thompson1, Bonnie M Simpson, Derrick Burgess

  • 1Howard University College of Medicine, Howard University Hospital, 2041 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20060, USA. tthompson@howard.edu

Journal of the National Medical Association
|March 15, 2006
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A massive, infected prepatellar bursa developed in an adult with cerebral palsy due to crawling for mobility. Surgical excision resolved the bursa, improving his condition.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cerebral palsy (CP) can affect mobility, leading to adaptive ambulation methods.
  • Prepatellar bursitis is inflammation of the bursa located at the front of the kneecap.

Observation:

  • An adult male with cerebral palsy presented with a large, infected prepatellar bursa.
  • The bursa was attributed to his method of household ambulation, which involved crawling.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision of the massive prepatellar bursa was performed.
  • The procedure successfully relieved the patient's symptoms related to the bursa.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a rare complication of adaptive mobility in cerebral palsy.

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  • Early recognition and management of prepatellar bursitis are crucial in patients with mobility impairments.