Obturator internus bursa
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When visualised, theThe obturator internus bursa is a narrow, elongated fluid pocket situated between the obturator internus tendon and the posterior surface of the ischium 1which is usually only visible when distended with fluid. Its shape has been likened to that of a “boomerang” 1, particularly when viewed in the transverse plane.
Related pathology
The obturator internus bursa is normally collapsed. It is only able to be visualised when and not visible.When distended (secondarysecondary to infection or inflammation) 1it may be visible. Reports suggest that most patients with obturator internus muscle abscesses or bursitis respond well to antibiotics without surgical drainage 2,3. Understanding of the imaging features of obturator internus bursitis can therefore avoid unnecessary surgery.
See also
-<p>When visualised, the <strong>obturator internus bursa</strong> is a narrow, elongated fluid pocket situated between the obturator internus tendon and the posterior surface of the ischium <sup>1</sup>. Its shape has been likened to that of a “boomerang” <sup>1</sup>, particularly when viewed in the transverse plane.</p><h4>Related pathology </h4><p>The obturator internus bursa is normally collapsed. It is only able to be visualised when distended (secondary to infection or inflammation) <sup>1</sup>. Reports suggest that most patients with obturator internus muscle abscesses or bursitis respond well to antibiotics without surgical drainage <sup>2,3</sup>. Understanding of the imaging features of obturator internus bursitis can therefore avoid unnecessary surgery.</p><div id="accelSnackbar" style="left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, 0px); bottom: 50px;"> </div>- +<p>The <strong>obturator internus bursa</strong> is a narrow, elongated fluid pocket situated between the <a title="Obturator internus muscle" href="/articles/obturator-internus-muscle">obturator internus</a> tendon and the posterior surface of the <a title="Ischium" href="/articles/ischium">ischium</a> <sup>1 </sup>which is usually only visible when distended with fluid. Its shape has been likened to that of a “boomerang” <sup>1</sup>, particularly when viewed in the transverse plane.</p><h4>Related pathology </h4><p>The obturator internus bursa is normally collapsed and not visible.When distended secondary to infection or inflammation <sup>1 </sup>it may be visible. Reports suggest that most patients with obturator internus muscle abscesses or bursitis respond well to antibiotics without surgical drainage <sup>2,3</sup>. Understanding of the imaging features of obturator internus bursitis can therefore avoid unnecessary surgery.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul>
- +<li><a href="/articles/bursa">bursae</a></li>
- +<li><a href="/articles/hip-bursae-1">hip bursae</a></li>
- +</ul>
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