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5/29/2009
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Shoulder impingemnet is caused by pressure on the rotator cuff muscles from part of the shoulder blade (scapula). As the arm is lifted, part of the shoulder blade rubs, or "impinges" on, the surface of the rotator cuff. This causes pain and limits movement. This is usually caused by repetitive lifting or overhead activities using the arm or trauma to the shoulder.
The rotator cuff is a ten***** *****nking four muscles. These muscles cover the "ball" of the shoulder. They work together to lift and rotate the shoulder.
To answer your question, if the tendon of the rotator cuff muscles is inflammed and swollen(tendonitis), then this can cause shoulder impingement.
Many patients with shoulder impingement respond to cortisone injections or oral anti-inflammatory medications. Total recovery sometimes takes weeks to months. Surgery may be indicated in severe cases.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Tendonitis simply means swollen tendons. Yes, tendonitis should show up on MRI. Your MRI shows that the shoulder blade is rubbing on your rotator cuff, so some part of the rotator cuff(e.g. the tendon) is swollen.
Tendonitis if not properly treated can get worse(more swollen) and therefore can cause impingement.
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