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Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

Subacromial Bursa



- Discussion:
    - see: subacromial bursectomy
    - subacromial bursa is large synovial membrane which is adherent to undersurface of coracoacromial ligament, acromion, & delltoid laterally, an is
               adherent to rotator cuff & greater tuberosity;
     - it envelops proximal humerus, & facilitates gliding of proxiaml humerus under coracoacromial arch;




Synovial osteochondromatosis in the subacromial bursa.

Subacromial/subdeltoid bursa abscesses. An overlooked diagnosis.






Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.

Last updated by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD on Friday, October 23, 2009 7:34 am