Bursitis (Pre-Patellar) (P)

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Course Curriculum
1. What is the most common cause of pre-patellar bursitis? *
2. Which profession is classically associated with an increased risk of pre-patellar bursitis? *
3. What is the typical presentation of pre-patellar bursitis? *
4. What is 'housemaid’s knee'? *
5. Which of the following is most suggestive of septic bursitis? *
6. What is the first-line investigation for suspected septic pre-patellar bursitis? *
7. Which organism is most commonly isolated in septic pre-patellar bursitis? *
8. How is non-infective pre-patellar bursitis usually managed? *
9. Which of the following is an indication for referral in pre-patellar bursitis? *
10. Which of the following is NOT a recommended conservative treatment for mild pre-patellar bursitis? *
11. Which diagnostic test confirms infection in pre-patellar bursitis? *
12. In pre-patellar bursitis, which symptom would suggest the need for antibiotic therapy? *
13. What is the preferred antibiotic for empiric treatment of septic pre-patellar bursitis? *
14. Which feature helps differentiate pre-patellar bursitis from intra-articular pathology? *
15. Which patient factor increases the risk of developing septic bursitis? *
16. How long should antibiotic treatment for septic bursitis typically continue? *
17. When should joint imaging be considered in pre-patellar bursitis? *
18. What complication can occur with repeated corticosteroid injections into a bursa? *
19. What is the long-term prognosis of pre-patellar bursitis with appropriate treatment? *
20. Which of the following is a preventive measure for people prone to pre-patellar bursitis? *