Long axis scan of needle into subacromial-subdeltoid bursa

Long axis scan following needle (arrowheads) into a subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis (yellow dotted line). The bevel of the needle is turned downwards to facilitate access into the bursa.

Reproduced with permission from: Introductory Guide to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Rheumatologist, Second Edition. ISBN 978-90-313-9206-3; Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten 2012. Copyright © 2012.

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