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Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. Patients present with pain when elevating the arm between 70-120 degrees or overhead. The pathological mechanism is structural narrowing of the subacromial space, pinching soft tissues. A variety of factors can cause impingement. Treatment begins conservatively but may progress to surgery if symptoms persist longer than 2 years to restore shoulder function.
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- ririn rahmayeni
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