Painful arc syndrome which movement is painful:-: (A) Initial abduction, (B) Terminal abduction, (C) Mid abduction, (D) Full range of abduction
Answer is C. * Painful arc syndrome is subacute tendinitis of the rotator cuff tendons due to vascular congestion.* Treatment is usually rest +physiotherapy + NSAIDS. If not treated, local steroids and surgery can be done.* Pain is aggravated as arm transverses an arc between 60 and 120 degrees.