Monday, January 23, 2006

Controversies about Shoulder impingement


Shoulder impingment is a leading cause of pain in young and the middle aged. It results when the rotator cuff rubs against some bony or soft tissue structure overhead.Shoulder decompression is the surgery to treat impingment.
Bony spurs, thickened scar tissue,Abnormality in the shape of the acromion, excessive and abnormal moevements as in throwing sports results in impingment.

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