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 Data Trace Staff on Thursday, January 3, 2013 3:38 pm