pes anserine pain syndrome

Etiology

• overuse syndrome of the knee

Pathology

• often exacerbated by flat feet

Clinical manifestations

• pain localizes over the pes anserine bursa
• pain is elicited with flexion of the knee*

* attachment of hamstrings to medial tuberosity of tibia via the pes anserine tendon

Management

• rest, NSAIDs, physical therapy

More general terms

• repetitive strain disorder

Additional terms

• pes anserine bursa
• pes anserine bursitis