Beyond the greater trochanter: a pictorial review of the pelvic bursae

Abstract

Purpose: Review the MRI appearance of different bursae located throughout the pelvis, including the pertinent osseous and musculotendinous anatomy.

Materials and methods: Bursae are potential spaces that reduce friction between opposed moving components which can become inflamed, clinically mimicking internal derangement.

Results: This series illustrates the most common as well as lesser-known pelvic bursae. Common causes of bursitis including overuse, trauma, and infection are presented.

Conclusion: Multiple bursae are located throughout the pelvis. It is important for radiologists to recognize bursitis as a potential etiology of pain and be familiar with their anatomical locations in order to guide appropriate management.

Keywords: Bursitis; Magnetic resonance; Musculoskeletal; Pelvis.