Ultrasound-guided injection of acromioclavicular joint

The ultrasound image above shows medication (diffuse radiopaque substance indicated by arrow) being injected through a needle (thick arrow) that is placed within the acromioclavicular joint.

A: acromion; C: clavicle; thick arrow: needle; arrow: injected medication.

Courtesy of Scott Koehler, MD.

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