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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Tree Number(s)
C05.550.840
C26.803.500
Unique ID
D019534
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019534
Scope Note
Compression of the ROTATOR CUFF tendons and subacromial bursa between the HUMERAL HEAD and the ACROMION of the SCAPULA. This condition is associated with subacromial BURSITIS, as well as rotator cuff (largely supraspinatus) and bicipital tendon INFLAMMATION.
Entry Term(s)
Coracohumeral Impingement
Coracohumeral Impingement Syndrome
Coracoid Impingement Syndrome
Internal Impingement Syndrome
Outlet Impingement
Outlet Impingement Syndrome
Posterosuperior Glenoid Impingement
Rotator Cuff Impingement
Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Impingement
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
NLM Classification #
WE 811
Previous Indexing
Joint Diseases (1982-1996)
Public MeSH Note
97
History Note
97
Date Established
1997/01/01
Date of Entry
1996/06/10
Revision Date
2019/02/22
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Preferred
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