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Generated 12 Oct 2026
Rheumatology · Rheumatology / Soft tissue disorders

Painful arc syndrome

Also known as: Subacromial impingement syndrome

Shoulder pain on arm elevation.

Medical specialty
Rheumatology
Subspecialty
Rheumatology / Soft tissue disorders
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved
None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Rotator cuff impingement.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (3)

night painshoulder pain on abductionweakness
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