Shouldering the blame for impingement : the rotator cuff continuum

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Van Zuydam, Jarrad
Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina
Grant, C.C. (Catharina Cornelia)
Janse van Rensburg, A.
Patricios, Jonathan Speridon

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MedPharm Publications

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The aim of this article was to summarise recent research on shoulder impingement and rotator cuff pathology. A continuum model of rotator cuff pathology is described, and the challenges of accurate clinical diagnosis, imaging and best management discussed.

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Shoulder impingement syndrome, Subacromial impingement syndrome, Rotator cuff, Tendinopathy, Rehabilitation

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Van Zuydam, J, Janse van Rensburg, DC, Grant, CC, Janse van Rensburg, A & Patriciosa, J 2015, 'Shouldering the blame for impingement : the rotator cuff continuum', South African Family Practice, vol. 57, no. 1, pp. 34-38.