Mesh term Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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Shoulder Injuries
Description
Compression of the ROTATOR CUFF tendons and subacromial bursa between the HUMERAL HEAD and the ACROMION of the SCAPULA. This condition is associated with subacromial BURSITIS, as well as rotator cuff (largely supraspinatus) and bicipital tendon INFLAMMATION.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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