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NPTE Physical Therapist Exam Review

Category - Physical Therapy

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What procedure scrapes away bone on the anterior and inferior acromial surfaces to reduce stress or impingement of the rotator cuff?

Rotator cuff debridement
Rotator cuff repair
Subacromial decompression
Total reverse shoulder replacement

Explanation

Answer: C - Subacromial decompression scrapes away bone on the anterior and inferior acromial surfaces to reduce stress or impingement of the rotator cuff. This decreases the stress of the rotator cuff tendons between the acromion and head of the humerus.

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