Where is suprapatellar bursitis located

Suprapatellar bursitis is located on the surface of the patella and is normally not palpable and not visible on the surface of the body. Suprapatellar bursitis is often caused by chronic or acute injury that results in bursal membrane proliferation. This causes the bursa to swell and a soft, fluctuating mass can be palpated on the surface of the patella. Early on, patellar bursitis can be treated conservatively by applying localized hot compresses and physiotherapy. Promote the absorption of fluid, can also do local puncture suction, and then bursa injection of a small amount of hormone treatment. If after the above treatment can not improve, the bursa gradually increase in size can also be surgical treatment method for bursa removal. If you have patellar bursitis, you must go to a regular hospital for consultation and treatment, and do not treat it by yourself, so as not to delay the condition.