Condition
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
Alternative names
Swimmer's shoulder; Pitcher's shoulder; Rotator cuff tendinitis; Tennis shoulder
Definition
Rotator cuff tendinitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the tendons of the shoulder.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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