Pes Anserine Bursitis

Simple bursitis often improves within 4 to 8 weeks with rest, physical therapy, and injection treatment. However, if complex factors such as degenerative arthritis, obesity, or diabetes are present, it may be prolonged for more than 6 months. Recovery may be slower if bursal thickening is evident on MRI or if tendon degeneration is present.

Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic

In Korean medicine, the prognosis depends on the fullness of spleen and kidney function and the degree of dampness and blood stasis. In the early stage, where only Qi and blood stagnation exist, recovery is rapid with acupuncture and moxibustion; however, if chronic blood stasis hardens and transforms into dampness-related rheumatism, deep regenerative treatments such as fire acupuncture and thread embedding are required. At Dongjedang, we evaluate progress every four weeks to adjust the treatment stage, aiming for a state free from recurrence once organ function is fully restored.