The coracoid impingement syndrome.
Coracoid impingement results from encroachment on the coracohumeral space, presenting as anterior shoulder pain and clicking, particularly in forward flexion, medial rotation, and adduction. In eight shoulders in seven patients, coracohumeral decompression by excision of the lateral 1.5 cm of the coracoid with re-attachment of the conjoined tendon gave pain relief in all, and complete relief in six. This procedure is described and recommended.
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Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York 10021.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013577:Syndrome