14/01/2016

supraspinatus tendonitis

SUPRASPINATUS TENDONITIS

DEFINITION

Supraspinatus tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle. This problem is often seen in the general population and a predisposing factor is resistive overuse.Supraspinatus is the most frequently involvedtendon.

SYMPTOM

  • Sudden tearing pain in the shoulder (Injury)
  • Gradual onset of pain when raising the arm
  • Pain in the shoulder during sleep or at rest
  • Pain when the shoulder is rotated in
  • Pain when the arm is lifted to the side
  • Stiffness in the shoulder


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