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Can you tell me how is impingement syndrome different from shoulder bursitis and rotator cuff tendinitis?

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See details: An impingement is secondary to arthritic narrowing the joint and is not caused by inflammation or bursa or tendons.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/22/2013

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