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Bursa Shoulder

Subacromial Bursa

bursa subacromialis

The subacromial bursa lies between the rotator cuff and the coracoacromial arch, reducing friction as the tendons move beneath the acromion during arm elevation.

Region: Shoulder
Clinical Relevance

Clinical Notes

The most commonly inflamed bursa, producing subacromial bursitis indistinguishable from rotator cuff tendinopathy without imaging. Corticosteroid injection into the bursa is one of the most common musculoskeletal procedures.

Pathology

Common Injuries & Conditions

Subacromial Bursitis

Inflammation from rotator cuff impingement or overuse, producing a painful arc of abduction and tenderness beneath the acromion — often coexisting with rotator cuff tendinopathy.

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