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Suggest Treatment For Neck And Left Shoulder Pain Radiating Through Hand

Hello. On April 11, 2015 I fell off of some steps that wasn t properly installed. I started to experience pain in my left shoulder all the way down to my hand. I also noticed that it looks like my muscle is split in half and I have also started to experience pain in my neck, my shoulder plank, and my shoulder socket. I went to the nearest E.R. and they told me that I had a ruptured tendon and that I had to see an Orthopedic surgeon. I didn t have any insurance or Medicaid at the time so I could not go see one until a month later. I recently took some MRI s which it has been 2 months later. I can hardly lift my arm , but the doctor told me that my tendons looks fine , but I need physical therapy because I have tendinitis. Does tendinitis suppose to do you like this, or do I need a second opinion?
Mon, 28 Sep 2020
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Hello,

The status of ruptured tendon of rotator cuff is of paramount importance to be evaluated in the MRI scan. If you can upload the latest report of the MRI scan, I can guide you further precisely. Primary relieving factors are:
- Local application of heating pad
- Use of analgesic spray or ointment containing Diclofenac, Menthol, Capsaicin
- Anti inflammatory medications with etoricoxib, ibuprofeon or tramadol hydrochloride
- Assisted physiotherapy

Surgical repair of ruptured tendon via arthroscopic approach is best method to solve the issue on life time basis.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Neck And Left Shoulder Pain Radiating Through Hand

Hello, The status of ruptured tendon of rotator cuff is of paramount importance to be evaluated in the MRI scan. If you can upload the latest report of the MRI scan, I can guide you further precisely. Primary relieving factors are: - Local application of heating pad - Use of analgesic spray or ointment containing Diclofenac, Menthol, Capsaicin - Anti inflammatory medications with etoricoxib, ibuprofeon or tramadol hydrochloride - Assisted physiotherapy Surgical repair of ruptured tendon via arthroscopic approach is best method to solve the issue on life time basis. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon