You are going to have a keyhole operation due to � Pain in your shoulder due to impingement (impingement syndrome) � Wear of the collar bone joint (arthrosis in the acromioclavicular joint) � Tendon damage or tendon wear (rotator-cuff rupture) � Biceps tendon damage or wear Pain the she shoulder is a frequent ailment, which may be caused by many things. The most frequent is irritation in the bursa, which is situated right above the shoulderjoint. During irritation there will be a swelling in the bursa, and it will be trapped between the shoulder-joint and the shoulder-blade overhang, when the arm is raised. The pain may also be due to • Wear or damage to the tendons around the shoulder (the rotatorcuff) • Calcification in the tendons • Arthrosis in the collar-bone joint or in the shoulder-joint • Damage to the cartilage in the shoulder-joint • Wear of the biceps tendon • Damage to the biceps tendon or the jointlip. Corticosteroid injections in the bursa/ collarbone-joint using adrenocortical hormone may often break the vicious circle by making the swelling and the irritation go away. Furthermore, it is important that you train the function of the shoulder and correct your posture. In case of persistent discomfort you will be offered a keyhole operation in the shoulder. 2
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