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What Is Shoulder Impingement?

April 26, 2017bursitis impingement rotator cuff shoulder tendonitis

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What Is Shoulder Impingement?

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The most common cause of rotator cuff problems is a disorder known as impingement A defect of the shoulder in which the space between the acromion and rotator cuff narrows and pinches the rotator cuff tendons. Impingement is the most common cause of rotator cuff problems, including rotator cuff tears..

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Impingement syndrome is a common disorder of the shoulder that refers to an improper alignment of the bones and tissues in the upper arm. Inflammatory conditions such as tendinitis, bursitis, and arthritis are all closely related to impingement syndrome, as are tears to the rotator cuff tendons.

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A shoulder impingement is caused by pressure being put on the rotator cuff from a part of the shoulder blade. When the arm is lifted, the front edge of the shoulder blade hits the rotator cuff, pain is experienced and movement is limited.