- May 2, 2026The obturator bursa lies between the obturator externus tendon and the posterior hip joint capsule as the tendon curves around…
- May 2, 2026The iliopsoas bursa (psoas bursa) communicates with the hip joint in 15% of normal individuals and in up to 35%…
- May 2, 2026The anterior trochanteric bursa between the gluteus minimus and the anterior facet of the greater trochanter is distinct from the…
- May 2, 2026The piriformis bursa is a small bursa located at the insertion of the piriformis tendon on the superior facet of…
- May 2, 2026The ischiogluteal bursa lies between the gluteus maximus and the ischial tuberosity, becoming inflamed from prolonged sitting on hard surfaces…
- May 2, 2026The gluteus minimus bursa is the deepest of the trochanteric bursae, lying between the gluteus minimus tendon and the superior…
- May 2, 2026The gluteus medius bursa is the primary bursa involved in greater trochanteric pain syndrome, lying directly between the gluteus medius…
- May 2, 2026The iliopsoas bursa is the largest bursa in the body, communicating with the hip joint in 15% of normal individuals…
- May 2, 2026The principal trochanteric bursa (also called the subgluteus maximus bursa) lies between the IT band and the posterior-lateral greater trochanter.…
- May 2, 2026The trochanteric (principal) bursa is the largest bursa at the greater trochanter, lying between the posterior gluteus medius tendon and…