Can the physiology experts please help explain a shoulder "impingement"?
My frustruated interpretation is that it's not torn, not arthritis, but something ain't quite lined up correctly. I think I jammed it on a sprint finish and a few weeks off have not lessened the pain (arm raised 90 degrees laterally = ouch). Friend therapist says don't start anything remedial until the pain stops. Slowly going postal and gaining weight being out of the water.....
I have an appointment with an orthopedist who has a sports leaning but am interested in other's experiences, too.
Thanks,
DV
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Impingement is when the acromion (arch) keeps getting banged by the tendons (?ligaments?) in the upper part of the shoulder. Causes inflammation.
The usual surgical procedure is to go in arthroscopically and shave down the UNDERSIDE of the acromion to allow more room for the tendons.
There is a recent thread (the past week or so) about another person with the same problem and his surgery.
Surgery generally isn't too bad. Had it done twice--once on each shoulder.
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Impingement is when the acromion (arch) keeps getting banged by the tendons (?ligaments?) in the upper part of the shoulder. Causes inflammation.
The usual surgical procedure is to go in arthroscopically and shave down the UNDERSIDE of the acromion to allow more room for the tendons.
There is a recent thread (the past week or so) about another person with the same problem and his surgery.
Surgery generally isn't too bad. Had it done twice--once on each shoulder.
