Michael V Friedman1, J Derek Stensby2, Jeremiah R Long3, Stephen A Currie4, Travis J Hillen5. 1. Washington University School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, 510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States. Electronic address: friedmanm@mir.wustl.edu. 2. Washington University School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, 510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States. Electronic address: jdstensby@wustl.edu. 3. Washington University School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, 510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States. Electronic address: jeremiah.r.long@wustl.edu. 4. Washington University School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, 510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States. Electronic address: currie@wustl.edu. 5. Washington University School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, 510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States. Electronic address: tjhillen@wustl.edu.
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.
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.