ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY AND SUBACROMIAL IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME

Subacromial impingement syndrome is one uf the most frequently seen ca uses of shoulder pain. The symptoms are often vague and may be difficu lt to differentiate from other shoulder problems. The purpose of this paper is to provide the clinician with a more thorough understanding o f this entity by reviewing the pertinent anatomy and underlying etiolo gy. Suggestions are made to aid in establishing the diagnosis, and tre atment recommendations are proposed.