Question 1

what does bilateral impingement mean?

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Good Question: Impingement is a generic term that doesn't really provide us with an anatomic correlate for the shoulder pain.  Learn more about shoulder pain and impingement here: http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/shoulderpain/2013/shoulder-surgery/spur-acromioplasty-impingement/
and
http://theshouldercenter.Com/shoulder-pain.Htm.

Question 2

impingement syndrome getting in the way of rugby. any tips for me?

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Strength training: Might help to see a physical therapist if an ortho has made DX of impingement. Can improve with cortisone injection, antiinflammatories, pt. Sometimes needs further work up and surgery.

Question 3

what is the difference between an impingement and tear of a rotator cuff?

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Severity of condtion: With impingment, the rotator cuff is being pinched, without necessarily being torn, between the acromion of the shoulder blade and the top of the humerus.   Raising your arm pinches the rotator cuff just like closing a door pinches your fingers if they are stuck between the door and door jam.  A rotator cuff tear implies that the tendon is not simply inflamed but is partially or totally disrupted.

Question 4

i have olecranon impingement injury from last two and a half years, and i am unable to continue my activity, what should i do?

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Go see your DR and: Get referred to a neurologist and orthopedic. You may have gone for steroid shots, nsaids & physical therapy. Ultimately, you may need surgery to release the pressure on the ulnar nerve. Take care!

Question 5

my dr. says that my nct indicates "nerve impingement." what about such results indicate "nerve impingement, " rather than something more serious?

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Your docror knows: Your doctor knows your case better and nct shows  what he/she says it shows.
Why are you looking for something more serious
nerve impringement is an abnormal or pathological pressure placed on a nerve by connective tissue, joins or skin and can be in different parts of body due to different conditions
ask your doctor what is causing your nerve impringement.

Question 6

what is femoroacetabular impingement?

Accepted Answer

Hip impingement pain: Femoroacetabular impingement encompasses a constellation of problems about the hip joint that cause pain with combined hyperflexion and internal rotation. Pain results from the hip bone impinging upon the rim of the acetabulum.  Either a prominence of bone on the femoral head-neck junction  (Cam lesion) or on the acetabular rim (pincer lesion) and labral tear are noted at surgery when indicated.

Question 7

what does shoulder impingement mean?

Accepted Answer

Internal or external: impingement means bumping up against something. can be outside the rotator cuff(for example acromial spurring can impinge) or can be withing the shoulder(more common with pitchers). external impingement is more common

Question 8

what can treat femoroacetabular impingement?

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Usually surgery: Most patients try physical therapy first.  However, femoroacetabular impingement is usually best treated with surgery to address both the cause and repair the damage from the impingement.  It can often be done arthroscopically but you should find an experienced surgeon.

Question 9

will shoulder impingement get betteron its own.

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The structure of: The shoulder remains the same but by activity modification it can b less of a problem. Avoid overhead, throwing. These r a couple of things 2 avoid. Also depending on the severity of the impingement pt helps, but if u get a lot better, u still have 2 avoid what i mentioned.

Question 10

can and impingement in the shoulder go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Theoretically yes: Shoulder impingement is usually related to combination of inflammation and weakness with or without a mechanical irritant (e.g. Bone spur/ hooked acromion).  With relative rest (avoiding aggravating activities) an impingement without a mechanical irritant can improve.  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds and rotator cuff specific exercises usually help. Not better may need surgical intervention.

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