Painful arc syndrome which movement is painful:-
* 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.
Initial abduction
Terminal abduction
Mid abduction
Full range of abduction
NEET 2019