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What Causes Bump In Shoulder After A Shoulder Surgery?

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Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014
Question: I am a disable Vet.from Korea.The VA has performed me 3 surgeries on my Rt showlder.The last one was a complete replacement .Now MY showlder has a growing bump in the upper part and lately it has develop like a golf ball size bump in front of the showlder.
What is your opinion onthis situation,and possible remedy
Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of rotator cuff tear

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

There is possibility of rotator cuff tear leading to bulge and swelling.
You may need Ultrasonography or if possible MRI.
Another possibility of infection is likely diagnosis
DO NOT IGNORE INFECTION IN POST joint replacement.
You may need to investigate like CRP, CBC, ESR
PCR culture is very useful to find culprit organism.

If infection is confirmed then debridement is required.

Rotator cuff injury may require physiotherapy and exercises if minor
If major tear then arthroscopic repair may require.
Some time metallosis leads to foreign body inflammation that can lead to swelling.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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What Causes Bump In Shoulder After A Shoulder Surgery?

Brief Answer: Possibility of rotator cuff tear Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us, There is possibility of rotator cuff tear leading to bulge and swelling. You may need Ultrasonography or if possible MRI. Another possibility of infection is likely diagnosis DO NOT IGNORE INFECTION IN POST joint replacement. You may need to investigate like CRP, CBC, ESR PCR culture is very useful to find culprit organism. If infection is confirmed then debridement is required. Rotator cuff injury may require physiotherapy and exercises if minor If major tear then arthroscopic repair may require. Some time metallosis leads to foreign body inflammation that can lead to swelling. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.