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Is Surgery Necessary (shoulder impingement)?

April 26, 2017impingement necessary shoulder surgery

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Is Surgery Necessary (shoulder impingement)?

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Surgery is not necessary in most cases of shoulder impingement. But if symptoms persist despite adequate non-surgical treatment, surgical intervention may be beneficial. Surgery involves debriding, or surgically removing tissue that is irritating the rotator cuff. This may be done with either open or arthroscopic techniques. Outcome is favorable in about 90% of the cases.