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Anterior joint recess – longitudinal

Patient Positioning

Patient supine, leg may be in slight external rotation.

Probe Positioning

Place the transducer on oblique longitudinal planes over the femoral neck and head. Lower ultrasonic frequencies may be necessary.

Pelvis anterior joint recess longitudinal
Pelvis anterior joint recess longitudinal
Pelvis anterior joint recess longitudinal
Pelvis anterior joint recess longitudinal

ASL: anterosuperior labrum

Note: Check the anterior synovial recess for effusion. The hyperechoic almost triangular structure adjacent to the acetabulum relates to the anterior glenoid labrum (fibrocartilage).