Infrapatellar bursitis
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Infrapatellar bursitis is the inflammation
of the infrapatellar bursa, which is located just below the kneecap. It is often called "clergyman's knee" due to its historical frequency amongst clergyman, who injured the bursa by kneeling on hard surfaces during prayer.
It is a cause of knee pain
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Inflammation
Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Inflammation is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli and to initiate the healing process...
of the infrapatellar bursa, which is located just below the kneecap. It is often called "clergyman's knee" due to its historical frequency amongst clergyman, who injured the bursa by kneeling on hard surfaces during prayer.
It is a cause of knee pain
Knee pain
Knee pain is a common complaint for many people. There are several factors that can cause knee pain. Awareness and knowledge of knee pain causes lead to faster diagnosis and treatment. Knee pain can be related to knee joint or around the knee.-Knee joint:...
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