The gluteus minimus (subgluteus minimus) bursa is the deepest of the three main peritrochanteric bursae, lying between the gluteus minimus tendon and the anterior facet of the greater trochanter. The other two are the subgluteus medius bursa, beneath the gluteus medius tendon, and the larger subgluteus maximus (trochanteric) bursa. Its inflammation contributes to greater trochanteric pain syndrome, especially with gluteus minimus tendinopathy, and MRI shows discrete fluid signal between the minimus tendon and the anterior facet when it is inflamed.
| Location | Between the gluteus minimus tendon and the anterior facet of the greater trochanter |
|---|---|
| Nearby |
Reduces friction between the gluteus minimus and the trochanteric facet during hip movement
Gluteus minimus bursitis is part of the greater trochanteric pain syndrome spectrum and tends to produce pain over the front of the greater trochanter, reproduced by direct anterior trochanteric palpation and resisted abduction. It is managed alongside gluteal tendinopathy with load management and targeted injection. Because the three peritrochanteric bursae are separate spaces, ultrasound-guided injection specifically targeting the gluteus minimus bursa is more accurate than landmark-based injection at the greater trochanter.
Trochanteric bursitis component producing lateral hip pain managed with ultrasound-guided injection as part of greater trochanteric pain syndrome management.
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