Bursae
Introduction
General
- Closed, extra-articular space that decrease friction between soft tissue and bony protuberances[3]
- Composed of connective tissue with a synovial lining
- Can be either deep or superficial
- The number of bursa is estimated to be over 150, although this is highly variable[4]
- Some bursa communicate with the adjacent joint cavity (e.g. iliopsoas bursa)
Nomenclature
- Bursa: singular bursa
- Bursae: pleural/ multiple bursa
- Bursitis: acutely inflamed bursa
- Bursopathy: chronically pathologic bursa
Superficial Bursa
Embryology
- Develop after birth (Between ages 7-10)[5]
- Inconsistently present
Elbow
Knee
Deep Bursa
Adventitial Bursa
- Sometimes characterized as "Adventitial"
- These lack a synovial lining
- Develop in response to excessive soft tissue friction over a bone
Shoulder
Hip
Knee
Ankle
Clinical Significance
See Also
References
- ↑ Image courtesy of https://www.rehabmypatient.com/, "Elbow (olecranon) bursitis"
- ↑ Lormeau, Christian, et al. "Management of septic bursitis." Joint Bone Spine 86.5 (2019): 583-588.
- ↑ D Resnick, HS Kang, ML Pretterklieber (Eds.), Internal derangements of joints (2nd ed.), Saunders, USA (2007), pp. 82-85
- ↑ Bard, H. "Tendinopathies: étiopathogénie, diagnostic et traitement." EMC Appareil Locomoteur 7.2 (2012): 1-18.
- ↑ Chen, Juza, et al. "Development of the olecranon bursa An anatomic cadaver study." Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica 58.4 (1987): 408-409.
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