Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

What is the common name used for the condition prepatellar bursitis?
  1. Bow leg
  2. Knock knee
  3. Toe bunion
  4. House maid’s knee
Explanation
Answer − D − The common name used for the condition prepatellar bursitis is house maid’s knee. It is inflammation and swelling of the prepatellar bursa which was common among house maids in the 19th century who had to clean the floor while on their knees for extended periods of time.
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