In MRI we commonly scan the pelvis area for 
pain. These patients typically have had negative xrays or even CT'S. One advantage for MRI is we can see fluid or inflammation with techniques such as T2 weighted with fat suppression or STIR sequences. These techniques suppress fat and brighten (hyperintense) fluid. One common finding is trochanteric bursitis. According to an article found on the website http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic+a00409 which is produced by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, bursitis is caused by inflammation of a bursa. Bursa is a small jelly-like sac that acts like a cushion between bones and overlying soft tissues. This can result from trauma, repetitive stress, spine disease and among others. Treatment is usually minor such as modification of activities or anti-inflammatory drugs but in rare cases surgery is needed for resection of the bursa. Here are some pictures of patients I have recently scanned that were found to be diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis.
pain. These patients typically have had negative xrays or even CT'S. One advantage for MRI is we can see fluid or inflammation with techniques such as T2 weighted with fat suppression or STIR sequences. These techniques suppress fat and brighten (hyperintense) fluid. One common finding is trochanteric bursitis. According to an article found on the website http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic+a00409 which is produced by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, bursitis is caused by inflammation of a bursa. Bursa is a small jelly-like sac that acts like a cushion between bones and overlying soft tissues. This can result from trauma, repetitive stress, spine disease and among others. Treatment is usually minor such as modification of activities or anti-inflammatory drugs but in rare cases surgery is needed for resection of the bursa. Here are some pictures of patients I have recently scanned that were found to be diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis.
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