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Background
- Name comes from proximity to the pes anserine (three tendons that insert on the tibia)
- Inflammatory condition of the medial knee
Risk Factors
- Osteoarthritis of knee
- Obese females
- History of athletic activity (overuse)
Clinical Features
- Anterior medial knee pain, frequently chronic (insertion of pes anserine)
- Worse with ascending stairs and when arising from a seated position
- Focal swelling occasionally noted over the bursa
- TTP over the bursa
Differential Diagnosis
Nontraumatic/Subacute
Evaluation
- Consider knee x-rays to rule out fracture
Management
- RICE
- NSAIDS
- Physical Therapy
- Intrabursal injection with local anesthetics and/or corticosteroids (second line treatment)
- 3-5 mL of 1% lidocaine with or without methylprednisolone into point of maximal tenderness in bursa
- Do not inject actual tendons themselves.
Disposition
- Home
- Admit for IV antibiotics if infected bursa is suspected
- Follow up with primary care provider +/- Physical Therapy
See Also
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