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Synonyms in a broader sense Subacromial Enges Syndrome Shoulder bottleneck syndrome Shoulder bottleneck Shoulder bottleneck – syndrome Impingement Syndrome Gender distribution The gender distribution in impingement syndrome is roughly balanced between women and men. Definition Narrowing of the sliding space for the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles and the bursa between the head of … Impingement Syndrome

Age The disease typically occurs around the age of 50. Frequency It is assumed that about 10% of the population suffer from pain-related movement restrictions of the shoulder. Causes Simplified, three components are involved in the development of an impingement syndrome. These are: Changes of one or the Kombinatinon of several components can be possible … Age | Impingement Syndrome

Duration Impingement is usually a process that develops over years. Due to the chronic inflammatory process, a narrowing under the acromion (Fornix humeri) slowly but steadily forms. At a certain point, this narrowing becomes so painful and problematic for the person affected that he or she seeks medical treatment. With medication, physiotherapy, ultrasound, heat and … Duration | Impingement Syndrome

Impingement syndrome in combination with bursitis Inflamed bursa also frequently contribute to the development of impingement syndrome in the shoulder. This is then referred to as bursitis. The bursa is located in the shoulder area to provide the tendons with a kind of sliding bearing so that they do not rub against the bone and … Impingement syndrome in combination with bursitis | Impingement Syndrome

Diagnosis Patients usually suffer from pain independent of movement, which – if the bursae also show inflammation – can also occur at rest and at night. If pressure is exerted on the anterior joint space in the area of the tubercle majus and other points of examination, so-called pressure pain occurs. Lifting the arm against … Diagnosis | Impingement Syndrome

MRI of the shoulder joint MRI of the glenohumeral joint has proven particularly useful for assessing any accompanying injuries to the tendons of the rotator cuff or the extent of bursitis of the shoulder. However, MRI of the shoulder is not a diagnostic tool that is always used in the early stages of impingement. Therapy … MRI of the shoulder joint | Impingement Syndrome

Prognosis In general, an impingement syndrome has a good prognosis compared to other orthopedic diagnoses. However, this depends not only on the age of the patient but also on the severity of impingement and the anatomical conditions. It also depends on the extent to which the patient adheres to rehabilitative measures. If he does not … Prognosis | Impingement Syndrome