You examine a patient who is a carpet installer by profession. He complains of pain in his knee and has a swelling anterior to it. Which of the following is your most likely diagnosis?

A) rupture of his patella tendon
B) comminuted fracture of his patella
C) prepatellar bursitis
D) patellofemoral syndrome
E) popliteal cyst


Ans: C

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