what is shoulder impingement syndrome?
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Simple. The shoulder tendon gets squeezed by the bones when you lift up your arm. It hurts but gets better with time and rest.
Other Answers:
Rotator cuff tendinitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the tendons of the shoulder.
Other common names:
Pitcher's Shoulder, Swimmer's Shoulder, Tennis Shoulder
Shoulder impingement syndrome is defined as a painful entrapment of the supraspinatus tendon, subacromial-subdeltoid bursa, and/or the biceps tendon between the humeral head and the coracoacromial arch.
Impingement syndrome is when the acromion(bone over the rotator cuff) develops a spur.This spurring closes down the space between the two, causing pain and inflammation of the bursal tissues(bursitis).
If left untreated,a rotator cuff tear may eventually occur.
See your orthopedic surgeon when this condition starts to interfere with daily activities.
The pain and swelling can be relieved with a relatively minor procedure called a decompression acromioplasty.Most surgeons complete this through a shoulder arthroscopy.
Source(s):
14 years of orthopedic surgery assisting
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