Shoulder Bursitis

A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between moving tissues. The subacromial bursa sits directly above the rotator cuff tendons and can become inflamed or swollen (bursitis).

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Clinical Symptoms

Shoulder bursitis causes a dull ache or sharp impingement pain when elevating the arm or moving it backwards. It commonly coexists with rotator cuff tendon irritation or subacromial impingement.

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Targeted Interventions

• Guided Bursa Injections: When an inflamed bursa is identified via ultrasound as a primary pain generator, we deliver an accurate subacromial bursa injection. We use either targeted corticosteroid to reduce active bursal inflammation or hyaluronic acid to protect the tissue surfaces.

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Medical Resource: 

For further clinical guidelines on shoulder bursitis, view the official NHS Shoulder Pain Guide

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