Shoulder impingement syndrome

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.01.040 Byline: Michael C. Koester, Michael S. George, John E. Kuhn Abstract: Subacromial impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. The purpose of this article is to review the clinical presentation, physical examination findings, and differential diagnosis of impingement syndrome. Using an evidence-based approach, we propose an algorithm for the management of subacromial impingement syndrome including indications for nonoperative management, advanced imaging, and operative management. Author Affiliation: Vanderbilt Shoulder Center, Vanderbilt Sports Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee.