Bursitis
Bursitis affecting the knee usually involves inflammation of one of the bursas related to the patella - there's one below called the infra-patella bursa, while the one in front is called the pre-patella bursa. These become inflamed if they are subjected to continuous pressure. If it's the lower it's called Vicar’s knee, because when they kneel they lean back and look heavenwards, if it’s the one in front it's called housemaid’s knee, because they lean forward to scrub the floor. As with all inflamed bursas, these are prone to become infected and will need antibiotic treatment as well as drainage. If they are not infected and only small, then they may resolve (provided you keep off your knees). If they do not resolve they will require drainage.
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