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Ultrasound features of the deep infrapatellar Bursa

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.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:cput/oai:localhost:20.500.11838/2584
Date January 2006
CreatorsNeethling-Du Toit, Merle
Contributorsde Villiers, RSVP, von Aulock, M, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/za/
PublisherCape Peninsula University of Technology
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis

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