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How Can I Manage On Going Anterior Should Pain, Internal Rotation Of The Shoulder Is Very Painful When Diagnosed With Mild Sub Doltiod Bursitis?
Question: Hi, I have been having on going anterior should pain, internal rotation of the shoulder is very painful. I have rested the shoulder for 6 week and done rehab exercises, no relief . I went for an Mri last week and it revealed mild sub doltiod bursitis. The rotator cuff and labrum were fine. In your opinion would a Coritsone shot help?
Brief Answer:
Cortisone shot will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Bursitis suggests an inflammation of the bursa. Local steroid shot- a cortisone shot will help in decreasing the pain and inflammation. You need to restrict the painful movements also.
After the steroid shot, regular physiotherapy will help in restoring the painless movements.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Cortisone shot will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Bursitis suggests an inflammation of the bursa. Local steroid shot- a cortisone shot will help in decreasing the pain and inflammation. You need to restrict the painful movements also.
After the steroid shot, regular physiotherapy will help in restoring the painless movements.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Dr. Raju A.T
Hi, thanks for a great response. In your opinion how long does it take for bursitis to resolve if I start a pt program?
Brief Answer:
PT is started after inflammation subsides.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
PT can be started only after the inflammation subsides. If the inflammation and pain subsides completely in a week then you will need 3-5 weeks physiotherapy to come back to normal shoulder movement.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
PT is started after inflammation subsides.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
PT can be started only after the inflammation subsides. If the inflammation and pain subsides completely in a week then you will need 3-5 weeks physiotherapy to come back to normal shoulder movement.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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