Acromioclavicular joint (Figure 5a) and GHJ pathology were the most common x-ray findings (both 17%) and calcification involving the rotator cuff was reported in 13% of subjects (Figure 5b).

France Background Although rotator cuff contractions play an important role in stabilizing the glenohumeral joint, little is known about the role of these muscles in physiopathological recurrent ...

At maximal abduction and external rotation ... This probably brings the tuberculum majus and rotator cuff tendon close to the posterior glenoid, causing internal impingement. Although posterior ...

Impingement is defined as the coracromial arch intruding on the rotator cuff tendons, subacromial bursa, or biceps tendon. A positive impingement test, discomfort at less than 45° abduction ...