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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Left Shoulder
Question: Hello,
I used to workout. I am being having pain on my left shoulder and my shoulder is always cracking and sometimes it hurts a little bit. But It is always cracking and it's uncomfortable. It is constantly like that. I have a good strength on my left arm. I went to a orthopedic and he said that I have two options 1st ( injection ) 2nd ( surgery ). He gave me a copy of the progress note but I don't understand it. I have attached a copy of it.
I need help please.
I used to workout. I am being having pain on my left shoulder and my shoulder is always cracking and sometimes it hurts a little bit. But It is always cracking and it's uncomfortable. It is constantly like that. I have a good strength on my left arm. I went to a orthopedic and he said that I have two options 1st ( injection ) 2nd ( surgery ). He gave me a copy of the progress note but I don't understand it. I have attached a copy of it.
I need help please.
Brief Answer:
MRI sca will help in proper treatment choice.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
There is no progress note attached with the query. From the symptoms that you have described, it seems to be Rotator cuff tendonitis or shoulder impingement syndrome which causes irritation and inflammation of the rotator cuff and the bursa.
You need to get an MRI scan done which is a more sensitive test for soft tissue and muscular injuries.
Steroid injections will help in reducing the inflammation and the surgical technique is advised if there is a rotator cuff tear. It will depend on the MRI scan that which of these two will be best for you.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
MRI sca will help in proper treatment choice.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
There is no progress note attached with the query. From the symptoms that you have described, it seems to be Rotator cuff tendonitis or shoulder impingement syndrome which causes irritation and inflammation of the rotator cuff and the bursa.
You need to get an MRI scan done which is a more sensitive test for soft tissue and muscular injuries.
Steroid injections will help in reducing the inflammation and the surgical technique is advised if there is a rotator cuff tear. It will depend on the MRI scan that which of these two will be best for you.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have attached a copy of the progress notes for you to see it
Brief Answer:
Seen the report.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the attached progress report. The X-ray is not suggestive of any fracture. MRI scan will help in the detection of soft tissue changes. The findings are suggestive of rotator cuff tendonitis. Steroid injection will help in providing a temporary relief.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Seen the report.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the attached progress report. The X-ray is not suggestive of any fracture. MRI scan will help in the detection of soft tissue changes. The findings are suggestive of rotator cuff tendonitis. Steroid injection will help in providing a temporary relief.
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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