Shoulder impingement occurs when the rotator cuff tendons and the bursa get pinched under the bony roof of the shoulder (the acromion) during arm movements. This causes pain, inflammation, and difficulty lifting the arm, especially overhead.
Common symptoms include:
When physiotherapy, medications, and injections fail to give lasting relief, arthroscopic subacromial decompression may be recommended.
Know more about Shoulder Impingement.
It is a minimally invasive keyhole surgery performed using a small camera (arthroscope) through tiny incisions.
The goal is to eliminate pinching, reduce pain, and restore smooth shoulder movement.
Most patients experience significant pain relief and improved shoulder function.
Arthroscopic subacromial decompression is ideal for patients with:
Typical recovery timeline:
At ArthroSportz Med, arthroscopic subacromial decompression is not done routinely for every shoulder pain.
We recommend it only when:
Our goal is simple: remove the cause of pain, preserve the shoulder, and help you return confidently to daily life and sports.
That precision-driven, patient-first approach defines ArthroSportz Med.
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In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
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