| Summary: | Thesis (MTech (Radiography))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006. === The knee is one of the most complicated joints in the body. The deep infrapatellar bursa
being only a small water-pocket and forming a small part of the knee. The deep
infrapatellar bursa can get inflamed and cause great discomfort, especially to professional
sportsmen and -women. If such a inflammation is present, a common treament option are
to inject a cortisone solution into the bursa for quick relieve and healing.
This study was performed to investigate the specific ultrasound features of a normal deep
infrapatellar bursa. Thus enableing more specific and accurate diagnosis of deep
infrapatellar bursitis or not, which in turn leads to quicker recovery of the patients.
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