Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: Symptoms & Signs (Supraspinatus Tendinitis, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)

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Alternate Names : Supraspinatus Tendinitis, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis include:

shoulder pain, especially with movement and at night

weakness in the arm and shoulder

a snapping sensation in the shoulder with movement

tenderness and swelling in the upper front part of the shoulder

in severe cases, inability to raise the arm to shoulder height

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 06/01/01

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