The Shoulder

Supraspinatustendinitis

Superficial

  1. Pattern
  2. Diagnosis Help
  3. Local Treatment

Besides pain on maximal isometric abduction (primary sign) there is also a painful arc ( pain during the elevation).

The latter sign is explained by the temporal impingement of the inflamed bursal surface of the supraspinatus tendon against the acromial roof.

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