Subacromial decompression is an attempt to remove the anterior acromial “spur” (an enthesophyte in the coracoacromial ligament) in an attempt to diminish subacromial contact.

Background: Subacromial impingement syndrome is the most frequent cause of shoulder problems which themselves affect 1 in 3 adults. Management commonly includes exercise and corticosteroid ...

Results showed a subacromial balloon spacer provided early functional recovery and pain relief with shorter operative times compared with arthroscopic partial repair in patients with irreparable ...

Diagnostic and therapeutic subacromial injections, usually combining a local anesthetic and cortisone, remain a popular form of treatment for shoulder pain in orthopedic surgery and sports ...

During physical examination, subacromial pain syndrome was found among 66.6% (95% CI, 51.6-72.0) of shoulders. During ultrasound examination, subacromial disorders were diagnosed among 90.3% ...