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Suggest Ways To Rule Out Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Question: Hello again. Should I be concerned that I have rotator cuff tendonitis?
Brief Answer:
Concern in rotator cuff tendinitis is shoulder pain.
Detailed Answer:
HI I am Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon.
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis is basically swelling of tendons which cause painful shoulder, and limits its movements. It is itself not a cause of concern , The cause of concern is shoulder pain ,and if there is no shoulder pain ,there is no concern. The treatment is mainly directed towards relief of pain.
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Concern in rotator cuff tendinitis is shoulder pain.
Detailed Answer:
HI I am Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon.
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis is basically swelling of tendons which cause painful shoulder, and limits its movements. It is itself not a cause of concern , The cause of concern is shoulder pain ,and if there is no shoulder pain ,there is no concern. The treatment is mainly directed towards relief of pain.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
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Dr. Raju A.T
I don't have sharp pain, only soreness when extending my arm.My doctor wants an MRI. It feels better with Advil, and not extending my arm. It's strange to be my right arm because I'm left handed. I've noticed it for a few months. Could this involve calcification and a tear even with these mild symptoms?
Brief Answer:
MRI is the investigation of choice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It has been noted that this condition develops more often in non dominating arm. Advil is not to be taken for a long time and this soreness and not extending your arm are likely to increase over a period of time .
Yes it could involve tear and calcification of the tendon. MRI is the investigation of choice.
I suggest you start physiotherapy( which may be painful in the beginning) , Take pain killers and muscle relaxants.
Thanx for the question.
MRI is the investigation of choice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It has been noted that this condition develops more often in non dominating arm. Advil is not to be taken for a long time and this soreness and not extending your arm are likely to increase over a period of time .
Yes it could involve tear and calcification of the tendon. MRI is the investigation of choice.
I suggest you start physiotherapy( which may be painful in the beginning) , Take pain killers and muscle relaxants.
Thanx for the question.
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Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you, Dr. Goel. Then the preference might be for Tylenol? And care not to overuse that non-dominant arm? Why wouldn't physiotherapy risk worsening the tendinitis to create an actual tear?
Brief Answer:
Physio is very useful
Detailed Answer:
hi
Tylenol would be a good choice as a painkiller.
I would suggest normal use of your non dominent arm else soreness may increase.
Physiotherapy would improve pain and movement after initial few days of pain therefore it is strongly recommended.physiotherspyvwould not increase risk of tear.
Thanx
Physio is very useful
Detailed Answer:
hi
Tylenol would be a good choice as a painkiller.
I would suggest normal use of your non dominent arm else soreness may increase.
Physiotherapy would improve pain and movement after initial few days of pain therefore it is strongly recommended.physiotherspyvwould not increase risk of tear.
Thanx
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