Question 96 · LEK · Soft tissue rheumatism
”Nun’s Knee”, a condition characterized by edema and marked pain in the anterior part of the knee joint, is a consequence of:
- A. Baker’s cyst.
- B. Achilles tendinitis.
- C. de Quervain’s syndrome.
- D. fibromyalgia.
- E. prepatellar bursitis.
Hint
The name refers to prolonged kneeling; think which structure lies directly in front of the kneecap and is irritated by pressure.
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