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1. The term housemaid’s knee comes from its association with individuals whose work necessitates kneeling for extended periods. | 1. The term housemaid’s knee comes from its association with individuals whose work necessitates kneeling for extended periods. | ||
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<br/>2. Management | <br/>2. Management: rest, ice, compression and analgesia. | ||
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<br/>3. Aspiration followed by instillation of corticosteroid can be helpful, but a septic bursitis should be ruled out first. | <br/>3. Aspiration followed by instillation of corticosteroid can be helpful, but a septic bursitis should be ruled out first. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:07, 20 March 2023
SUMMARY
1. The term housemaid’s knee comes from its association with individuals whose work necessitates kneeling for extended periods.
2. Management: rest, ice, compression and analgesia.
3. Aspiration followed by instillation of corticosteroid can be helpful, but a septic bursitis should be ruled out first.
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