Definitions of Impingement Syndrome
Impingement syndrome or bottleneck syndrome is a mobility disorder of joints. Since this mainly occurs in the shoulder joint, it is also referred to as shoulder constriction syndrome, elevated humerus head or rotator cuff constriction syndrome. Degenerative changes or injuries lead to a narrowing of the joint body, which can affect soft tissue such as tendons, muscles and bursae and cause them to become inflamed. The earlier the dysfunction is recognized and treated, the better the chances of healing the…