what do you mean by Clergyman knee ?
Correct Answer: Intrapatellar bursa
Description: It is also known as INFRAPATELLAR BURSITIS The swelling is below the patella and superficial to the patellar ligament,being more distally placed than prepatellar bursitis. Treatment:firm bandaging and kneeling is avoided;ocassionally aspiration is needed. sometimes the bursa is affected in gout. ref : maheswari 9th ed
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