Q: what is impingement syndrome?

Tendinitis/bursitis : The rotator cuff tendon and bursa can be pinched between the acromion and greater tuberosity. This causes inflammation and pain. Ice, nsaid's and activity modification are the first line treatments for this problem. Persistent symptoms need oral/injected steroid and/or physical therapy. If non-operative treatment fails, arthroscopic surgery is the definitive treatment.

Q: what is the definition or description of: impingement syndrome?

Impingement: Literally means squeezing or pinching or tissues. Several general types. As pertains to the shoulder, a pinching of the rotator cuff by a-c joint, downward-sloping acromion, c-c ligament, or thickened subacromial bursa. Internal impingement is typically at the posterior glenohumeral joint as seen in throwing/overhead athletes.

Q: are there any new treatments for impingement syndrome?

PT: Physical therapy is the best treatment for this (assuming you are talking about the shoulder). Strengthening the rotator cuff should help reduce your symptoms.

Q: could you explain what is tendinitis/impingement syndrome?

Pain in tendons: Any place where tendons attach to bone can be a site of tendinitis. When a tendon gets inflamed from trauma, overuse, or other reasons, it can cause pain, stiffness, and lack of function. The shoulders and elbows are common places for tendinitis. Impingement specifically refers to a type of shoulder tendinitis where the tendon is compressed under a bony part of the shoulder called the acromion.

Q: is surgery d option for shoulder pain(impingement syndrome), which did not reduce with physio for 6 months n tricort 10mg?

Injection/Surgery: Your profile states you have had impringement syndrome for 6to8years and physio and tricort which i presume is low dose steroid.It is not helping. You need an MRI evaluation to see what is going on in your shoulder and only an orthopedic surgeon can decide based on your history/physical exam;mri images if surgery/injection is indicated and will help you with your symptoms see your ortho surgeon.

Question 1

what is impingement syndrome of shoulder like?

Accepted Answer

Not enough room: The shoulder is a complex joint with extremely unique ability to move in many planes. When you raise your arm you may get pain as you approach horizontal to the floor.That may be impingement
causes may be inflammation, mechanics, torn rotator cuff etc
consult an orthopedic surgeon if it does not improve with conservative care.

Question 2

how is impingement syndrome different from shoulder bursitis?

Accepted Answer

It's not: These conditions are similar and represent inflammation in the tissues surrounding the rotator cuff.  Rest, ice and nsaid's are first line treatments, followed by therapy and oral/injectable steroids.  If these measures fail, then shoulder arthroscopy is performed to remove the inflamed bursal tissue and bone spurs. The rotator cuff is evaluated and if torn, repaired/debrided.

Question 3

are spinal accessory nerve injuries sometimes confused for impingement syndrome ?

Accepted Answer

Can be: But a careful examination by a specialist can tease out the difference.

Question 4

i have impingement syndrome in my shoulder/ can i do therapy for impingement syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many shoulder impingement sypmtoms are due to dys-synchronization of the shoulder muscles. See a pt or physical medicine doc to get more guidance. This rehabilitation is very slow but well worth the effort.

Question 5

while i was bench pressing i felt my shoulder slide back but i have all the symptoms for shoulder impingement syndrome is?

Accepted Answer

May be instability: Impingement usually occurs with shoulder press or military press.  You may have experienced shoulder instability.  Impingement typically occurs in older patients (>35 or 40) while instability occurs in younger patients (< 30.)  initial treatment for instablity involves a physical therapy program.  Impingement is treated with nsaids, physical therapy, and steroid injections.

Question 6

what is impingement syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis/bursitis : The rotator cuff tendon and bursa can be pinched between the acromion and greater tuberosity.  This causes inflammation and pain.  Ice, nsaid's and activity modification are the first line treatments for this problem.  Persistent symptoms need oral/injected steroid and/or physical therapy.  If non-operative treatment fails, arthroscopic surgery is the definitive treatment.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: impingement syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Impingement: Literally means squeezing or pinching or tissues. Several general types. As pertains to the shoulder, a pinching of the rotator cuff by a-c joint, downward-sloping acromion, c-c ligament, or thickened subacromial bursa. Internal impingement is typically at the posterior glenohumeral joint as seen in throwing/overhead athletes.

Question 8

are there  any new treatments for impingement syndrome?

Accepted Answer

PT: Physical therapy is the best treatment for this (assuming you are talking about the shoulder). Strengthening the rotator cuff should help reduce your symptoms.

Question 9

could you explain what is tendinitis/impingement syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Pain in tendons: Any place  where tendons attach to bone can be a site of tendinitis. When a tendon gets inflamed from trauma, overuse, or other reasons, it can cause pain, stiffness, and lack of function.  The shoulders and elbows are common places for tendinitis.  Impingement specifically refers to a type of shoulder tendinitis where the tendon is compressed under a bony part of the shoulder called the acromion.

Question 10

is surgery d option for shoulder pain(impingement syndrome), which did not reduce with physio for 6 months n tricort 10mg?

Accepted Answer

Injection/Surgery: Your profile states you have had impringement syndrome for 6to8years and physio and tricort which i presume is low dose steroid.It is not helping.
You need an MRI evaluation to see what is going on in your shoulder and only an orthopedic surgeon can decide based on your history/physical exam;mri images if surgery/injection is indicated and will help you with your symptoms 
see your ortho surgeon.

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