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Impingement syndrome.

L C Almekinders1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|August 10, 2001
PubMed
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Rotator cuff pain in athletes often stems from impingement. While conservative treatments are effective for many, surgical decompression for resistant cases may involve lengthy recovery and lingering symptoms, especially for throwing athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Athletic Training

Background:

  • Rotator cuff pathology is a frequent cause of upper extremity pain in athletes.
  • Subacromial impingement of rotator cuff tendons is a primary etiological factor.
  • Age-related degeneration and instability are also significant contributors to rotator cuff issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causes and treatment of rotator cuff pathology in athletes.
  • To discuss the role of conservative and surgical interventions.
  • To highlight the recovery implications for throwing athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of rotator cuff pathology in athletes.
  • Analysis of conservative treatment outcomes.
  • Evaluation of surgical subacromial decompression efficacy and recovery.

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Main Results:

  • Conservative treatment is successful for many athletes with rotator cuff pain.
  • Surgical subacromial decompression is indicated for refractory cases.
  • Surgical outcomes in throwing athletes can involve prolonged recovery and persistent symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of rotator cuff pathology in athletes requires consideration of various causes.
  • Conservative care should be prioritized when appropriate.
  • Surgical intervention necessitates careful patient selection and expectation management regarding recovery, particularly for overhead athletes.