This article focuses on the clinical entity of pes anserine bursitis, unless otherwise specifically stated. ДЄ more generic term, pes anserine pain syndrome, has been applied to refer to medial knee pain, which may or may not include inflammation of the bursa sac. The pes anserine bursaВ is sandwiched between the proximal medial tibia and the insertion point of theВ three tendons. The term вЂњpes anserineвЂќ comes from the Latin referring to вЂњgooseвЂ™s foot,вЂќ which the tendinous structures of the semitendinosus, gracilis, and sartorius muscles are said to resemble as they join to insert at the medial knee. Pes anserine bursitis is a clinical entity associated with pain at the medial knee and upper tibial region.

Bursitis is usually accompanied by tenderness however, swelling and redness may also be present. The bursae are the cavitary structures lined with synovial tissue that cushion and assist during the motion of joints and muscles.

Explain a well-coordinated, interprofessional team approach to provide effective care to patients affected by pes anserine bursitis.Д«ursitis is the general term used to describe inflammation of any bursae.

Outline limb-threatening conditions that may mimic pes anserine bursitis.

Identify underlying risk factors for developing pes anserine bursitis.

Describe the anatomy of the pes anserine and its bursa.

This activity describes the evaluation and management of pes anserine bursitis and highlights the interprofessional team's role in improving care for affected patients.

The pes anserine bursa is sandwiched between the proximal medial tibia and the insertion point of the 3 tendons. The pes anserine describes a region where tendinous structures of the semitendinosus, gracilis, and sartorius muscles join to insert at the medial knee.

Pes anserine bursa