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Ossified Superficial Infrapatellar Bursa: A Case Report.

Sai Krishna Mlv¹, Aparna Kadiveti², Ravi Mittal¹

¹Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND.

|April 3, 2023

Summary

Rare cases of bursitis involve ossification and calcification, necessitating surgery. Pre-operative evaluation for metabolic bone disorders and histopathological examination are crucial to rule out neoplastic conditions.

Keywords:

bursitis calcification infrapatellar bursa knee ossification

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Histopathology
Metabolic Bone Disease

Background:

Bursitis typically responds to conservative treatment.
Rarely, bursitis can involve ossification and calcification, requiring surgical intervention.
Pre-surgical evaluation is essential for metabolic bone disorders.

Observation:

An adult male presented with a painful lump over the tibial tuberosity.
The lump was suspected to be related to bursitis with ossification/calcification.

Findings:

Surgical intervention was considered for the symptomatic bursitis.
Histopathological examination of the excised tissue is necessary.
This examination helps rule out neoplastic etiology.

Implications:

Highlights the rare but serious complications of bursitis.
Emphasizes the importance of thorough pre-operative assessment.
Underscores the role of histopathology in differential diagnosis for bone lumps.