Pes Anserinus pain syndrome (formerly pes anserine Bursitis)
Occurs at the bursa of the pes anserinus which overlies the attachment of the 1) Sartorius 2) gracilis and 3) semi-tendinosis tendons. Insertions resemble a Goose’s foot.
An inflammatory condition of the medial knee
Location is 2-3 inches below the knee joint on the medial side
Treatment: Cessation/modification of offending activities, Icing and ice massage, NSAIDs, hamstring stretching and physical therapy. Failure of the above should prompt referral for bursal steroid injection.
