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Subacromial Pain Syndrome

📌 Subacromial Decompression: Course of Injury & Recovery Subacromial decompression is commonly performed to address shoulder impingement syndrome, where structures such as the rotator cuff tendons and subacromial bursa are compressed beneath the acromion. The course of injury and recovery follows a predictable biomechanical and biological timeline, influenced by tissue healing, load exposure, and rehabilitation quality. In the early phase, patients usually present with activity-related shoulder