The suprapatellar bursa is located between the distal femur and the quadriceps tendon. It allows free movement of the quadriceps tendon. Therefore, it permits full flexion and extension of the knee. It may be irritated by a direct hit or by stress or repeated movements.
A bursa is a bag that is closed and filled with fluid, its surface is smooth to help reduce friction between the tissues of the body. There is bursitis when the bursa becomes inflamed.
There are four bursa in the knee,
- Prepatellar bursa (located above the patella).
- Suprapatellar bursa (located above the knee, between the femur and the quadriceps tendon)
- Infrapatellar bursa (located just below the kneecap and below the tendon that attaches the thigh muscle to the kneecap)
- Anserine purse (located lower inside the knee).
Symptoms
- Dull, aching pain or tenderness
- Swelling or redness
- Heat
- Loss or reduction of movement
- Pain on kneeling, jumping or running.
- Symptoms can appear suddenly or gradually. (ex: fall on knees)
Causes
- Direct hit
- Fall or injury in the area of ​​the suprapatellar bursa
- Frequent and recurring pressure or stress in the area due to activities such as kneeling or jumping
- Bacterial infection in the knee
- Inflammation due to complications of other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout
 Prevention
- Exercise regularly and stay in shape.
- Being overweight or obese puts extra strain on your knees and can be a risk for developing bursitis.
- If you have to kneel often or for long periods of time, be sure to wear knee pads and take regular breaks to get up and stretch.
- You can also use a cushion to help reduce the pressure on your knees if you don’t have knee pads.
- Avoid activities that involve repeated or repetitive movements of the knee. Mix up your workouts to avoid
