Pes Anserine Bursitis

Pes anserine refers to the area where the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles attach jointly to the medial side of the tibia. Repetitive irritation to the bursa located beneath this area leads to inflammation. It is frequently associated with degenerative knee osteoarthritis, and structural factors such as obesity, diabetes, and flat feet accelerate its onset. It commonly occurs in housewives who frequently use stairs, individuals who walk uphill often, and runners. In Korean traditional medicine, based on the principle that the energies of the spleen and kidneys govern muscles and bones, it is believed that if these functions weaken, the tissues surrounding the muscles and bones do not receive proper nutrition, leading to the stagnation of dampness and blood stasis. The stagnation of qi and blood in the meridians passing through the medial side of the knee is directly linked to pain in the pes anserine area. At Dongjedang, after checking the condition of the bursa with ultrasound, we release adhered tissues using acupuncture and moxibustion, and address the root cause by clearing dampness and blood stasis through internal treatment.