Definition:

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression is a relatively non-invasive procedure for the treatment of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome. Arthroscopic subacromial decompression is most commonly performed on an out-patient basis.

Symptoms:

• Shoulder pain
• Pain with overhead reach
• Loss of ROM in the shoulder
• Weakness in the shoulder

Causes:

• Shoulder impingement
• Bone spurs
• Poor posture
• Ligament thickening or calcification
• Loss of rotator cuff function
• Bursa thickening

Treatment:

• Passive ROM, then progress to active ROM
• Posture program
• Shoulder stabilization exercises
• Upper extremity strengthening