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Ischiogluteal Bursa

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Introduction

Illustration of the ischiogluteal bursa[1]
Hip MRI identifies the ischiogluteal bursa[2]

Name

  • Ischiogluteal Bursa

Description

  • Synovial bursa composed of a fatty connective tissue capsule filled with synovial fluid
  • Located between gluteus maximus, ischial tuberosity

Anatomy

Biomechanics

  • Standing: tuberosity is covered by gluteus maximus
  • Sitting: muscle slides up, only fibrous tissue and ischiogluteal bursa between bone and skin[3]

Imaging

  • Often difficulty to see on ultrasound or MRI unless it is inflamed

Clinical Significance


See Also


References

  1. Lowe Taylor, Anita M., and Eugene Yousik Roh. "Hip: Periarticular Injections." Bedside Pain Management Interventions. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. 675-688.
  2. Souza, P. M. E., and E. B. G. D. Santos. "Bursae around the hip: Anatomy, pathology, and mimics." European Congress of Radiology-ECR 2014, 2014.
  3. Swartout R, Compere EL. Ischiogluteal bursitis. The pain in the arse. JAMA. 1974;227(5):551–2.
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John Kiel on 28 May 2023 12:17:05
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