Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

About The Subacromial Space

The subacromial space is a physical space that exists between the acromion and the rotator cuff. This space can be compromised by congenital deformity of the acromion and/or by degenerative changes of the acromion and acromioclavicular joint. These changes in the skeletal morphology of the acromiohumeral space result in physical damage to the rotator cuff from the bone ‘impinging’ on it.

The Injury

The symptoms associated with this condition cause shoulder pain, pain with overhead elevation, pain at night with sleeping and shoulder weakness. At Regional Orthopedics this condition can be treated using a minimally invasive arthroscopic technique wherebye the ‘bone impingement’ on the rotator cuff can be relieved by reshaping the subacromial space.

The Procedure

The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Complete recovery with restoration of normal activity is typically a few weeks.