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What Causes Discomfort In Shoulder When I Move In A Certain Way?
Question: If you have reviewed my other questions, there is a different situation now. My shoulder sort of catches like it is out of joint if I move it in certain way. I have full range of motion like my other shoulder it is painful after a day of work and it catches at times.
Brief Answer:
Rotator cuff tear likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The catching of the shoulder is likely to be due to a rotator cuff tear or shoulder impingement syndrome. It becomes more prominent in overhead movements.
You need to get an MRI scan done which is a more sensitive test for soft tissue and muscular problems. An Orthopedician is the best person to be consulted.
Here are some general treatment measures which you can follow:
1) Provide complete rest and avoid overhead activities.
2) Apply cold compresses and take some anti inflammatory pain killer after consulting your doctor.
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
Rotator cuff tear likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The catching of the shoulder is likely to be due to a rotator cuff tear or shoulder impingement syndrome. It becomes more prominent in overhead movements.
You need to get an MRI scan done which is a more sensitive test for soft tissue and muscular problems. An Orthopedician is the best person to be consulted.
Here are some general treatment measures which you can follow:
1) Provide complete rest and avoid overhead activities.
2) Apply cold compresses and take some anti inflammatory pain killer after consulting your doctor.
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. Raju A.T
If you have full range of motion how can it be a rotator cuff tear?
What is the difference between shoulder impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tear?
What is the difference between shoulder impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tear?
Brief Answer:
Tear can have a full range of painful movment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A tear can present as a painful shoulder joint movement with a clicking sound. Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed but are not torn.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Tear can have a full range of painful movment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A tear can present as a painful shoulder joint movement with a clicking sound. Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed but are not torn.
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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