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Anterior joint recess – transverse

Patient Positioning

Patient supine, leg may be in slight external rotation.

Probe Positioning

Place the transducer on almost transverse planes over the femoral head. Lower ultrasonic frequencies may be necessary.

Pelvis anterior joint recess transverse
Pelvis anterior joint recess transverse

Note: the iliopsoas bursa is located between the iliopsoas tendon and the anterior capsule of the hip joint and in normal states not detectable.