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Plumbers knee another name prepatellar bursitis, more commonly known as Housemaids Knee

What is it? Inflammation of the bursa (small fluid filled sac) at the front of the knee

Symptoms? Swelling at the front of the knee

Causes? Excessive kneeling, blow to the front of the knee

Treatment? PRICE, medication, stretches

Recovery? Usually settles in a few weeks

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