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Shoulder impingement syndromes

F Rossi1

  • 1Italian Olympic Committee Sports Science Institute, Rome.

European Journal of Radiology
|July 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Shoulder pain can stem from various impingement syndromes beyond rotator cuff issues. Magnetic resonance imaging is crucial for diagnosing conditions like posterosuperior glenoid rim, subcoracoid, and spinoglenoid notch impingement.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Shoulder pain is often attributed to rotator cuff injuries from anterior subacromial impingement.
  • However, other impingement syndromes contribute to shoulder disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and classify alternative causes of shoulder pain.
  • To highlight the diagnostic utility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 206 MRI examinations using conventional spin-echo and gradient-echo sequences.
  • Inclusion of adjunctive sequences with the arm in abduction and external rotation.

Main Results:

  • Anterior subacromial impingement is not the sole cause of shoulder pain.

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  • Posterosuperior glenoid rim impingement is common in young athletes.
  • Subcoracoid and spinoglenoid notch suprascapular nerve impingement are frequent differential diagnoses.

    • Conclusions:

    • MRI is the most effective diagnostic tool for evaluating shoulder disorders.
    • Recognizing diverse impingement syndromes improves differential diagnosis and patient management.