How is impingement or bursitis surgically corrected?
Impingement or shoulder bursitis that does not improve after an extended period of non-operative treatment (including rotator cuff strengthening exercises and anti-inflammatory medication) may require arthroscopic surgery. This involves making small (buttonhole sized) skin incisions about the shoulder in which a specialized small camera and shaver are inserted. The inflamed shoulder bursa and any significant bony projections (spurs) are removed to create enough space for your rotator cuff tendons to move without pain.
