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Management of Humeroscapular Roughness.

Last updated Thursday, January 27, 2005

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Figure 1 - Arch made of bone and ligaments
Figure 1 - Arch made of bone and ligaments

Shoulder roughness

Roughness on movement of the shoulder is not uncommon. In fact, many normal shoulders creak and snap on motion. However, if roughness interferes with use of the shoulder, it may need treatment. In most instances, the function of the shoulder can be regain

Causes

Problematic roughness may be related to interruption of the smooth sliding of the upper arm bone (humerus) and the tendons attached to it (the rotator cuff) beneath an arch made of bone and ligaments. If this is the cause and if the exercise program is not effective, consideration can be given to surgery to smooth this interface.

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