Ultrasound-Guided Cortisone Injection in London

Why guidance matters most in the shoulder

Subacromial bursitis in active adults — often people whose work or sport involves repeated overhead movement — is among the conditions most frequently referred for a guided injection. The anatomy in that space is complex, and a palpation-guided injection relies on surface landmarks rather than direct vision.

Real-time ultrasound lets the needle be tracked as it advances, so the medicine reaches the intended space. Accuracy of placement is what guidance improves. The degree and duration of relief still varies between patients, which is why we discuss it beforehand rather than promise an outcome.

General practice patterns from our clinic, not an individual patient case.