Prepatellar bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa in front of the patella. Bursae act as fluid-filled buffers between the skin and underlying tendons or bones to mitigate friction. The prepatellar bursa, known as a vulnerable point in the body, is frequently impacted by repetitive kneeling. The mechanisms behind prepatellar bursitis, along with the latest diagnostic tools and treatment strategies are discussed in this activity. Evaluating to exclude differential diagnoses of prepatellar bursitis sheds light on the key clinical features that distinguish it from other conditions. This activity explores the importance of an interprofessional approach in managing this condition and provides insights into effective nonsurgical and surgical interventions. Through course participation, learners are well-equipped to confidently treat patients with prepatellar bursitis and provide optimal care for this prevalent musculoskeletal ailment.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/27676
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Spine