Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis Under Ultrasound – A Live Demonstration by Dr. Debjyoti Dutta

Asian Pain Academy
May 14
2 min read

Understanding Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis Under Ultrasound

In the world of musculoskeletal pain, Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis under ultrasound is a diagnostic gem that often goes unnoticed. In this educational video, Dr. Debjyoti Dutta, senior faculty at Asian Pain Academy, presents a live demonstration on identifying and managing this overlooked cause of anterior knee pain using real-time ultrasonography.

This blog is designed to help pain physicians, MSK sonologists, and sports medicine professionals recognize, diagnose, and treat deep infrapatellar bursitis under ultrasound guidance—a must-have skill in daily clinical practice.

What Is Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis?

Deep infrapatellar bursitis is inflammation of the bursa located between the patellar tendon and tibial tuberosity. It is often misdiagnosed as:

Patellar tendinopathy
Hoffa’s fat pad impingement
Osgood-Schlatter disease

Unlike superficial bursal conditions, this deep-seated pathology is best visualized using ultrasound, making deep infrapatellar bursitis under ultrasound an essential technique in pain diagnostics.

How to Diagnose Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis Under Ultrasound

Dr. Debjyoti Dutta's video demonstrates a step-by-step technique to scan and interpret deep infrapatellar bursitis under ultrasound:

H3: Patient Position and Probe Selection

Patient Position: Supine, with the knee slightly flexed (~20–30°)
Probe: High-frequency linear probe (10–18 MHz)

H3: Sonographic Appearance

The deep infrapatellar bursa appears as an anechoic/hypoechoic compressible space between the patellar tendon and tibial bone.
Gentle pressure can confirm fluid collection and rule out other causes.

Treatment of Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis Under Ultrasound Guidance

When confirmed, deep infrapatellar bursitis under ultrasound can be effectively treated using:

Ultrasound-guided aspiration (diagnostic and therapeutic)
USG-guided corticosteroid injection
Activity modification and physiotherapy

This targeted, image-guided approach ensures faster relief, fewer complications, and better patient satisfaction.

Why Learn Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis Under Ultrasound at Asian Pain Academy?

At Asian Pain Academy, we teach not just theory but clinical application. In our fellowship and workshops, real-time demonstrations like this one by Dr. Debjyoti Dutta prepare doctors to: