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Goosefoot (Pes Anserine) Bursitis of the Knee
Pain and tenderness on the inside of the knee, approximately 2 to 3 inches below the joint, are symptoms of pes anserine bursitis of the knee. The pes anserine bursa is a small lubricating sac located between the shinbone (tibia) and three tendons of the hamstrings muscle at the inside of the knee. Because the three tendons splay out on the front of the shinbone and look like the foot of a goose, pes anserine bursitis is also known as goosefoot bursitis. Bursitis, an inflammation of a bursa, usually develops as the result of overuse or constant friction and stress on the bursa. Pes anserine bursitis is common in athletes, particularly runners. People with osteoarthritis of the knee are also susceptible. Several factors can contribute to the development of pes anserine bursitis, including:
The symptoms of pes anserine bursitis include:
Athletes with pes anserine bursitis should take steps to modify their workout program so that the inflammation does not recur. Other treatments include:
Last reviewed and updated: July 2007
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