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Complete tear of the supraspinatus tendon from its attachment of the humeral head. The retraction is approximately by 1.2 cm.

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Only tear is not important. Even restriction of movts is imp. Y poo it tear has been there since how long and other things. Many pts even with complete tear don't need surgery. They do well with phys ...  Read More

Is the surgery must be required for this full thickness tear off of distal supraspinatus tendon or is there any other way to diagnos the injury? MRI report is attached

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Best way to diagnose the injury is by clinical examination of your shoulder. The requirement of surgery depends on your symptoms and disability. ...  Read More

As per MRI done 2 months before, I am suffering from "near full thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon tear" left shoulder. Presently on medication and physiotherapy. But no satisfactory relief. Stiffness and pain in shoulder. Shoulder is frozen, is it due to tendon tear.? I am 43yrs male.

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Frozen shoulder is an entirely different diagnosis. Are u diabetic? Its usually a self limiting condition which improves with time with appropriate treatment. ...  Read More

Met with accident on 02/01/2017,and doctor told me there is a tear of supraspinatus tendon muscle advised me rest for 30 days, rest taken and other observe almost no pain in my shoulder, can I do workouts like thread mill and gymnastic please suggest?

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Yes, bt under supervision. Consult the same doc whom u saw initially. ...  Read More

MRI SCAN REPORT-Complete tear of the supraspinatus tendon from its attachment of the humeral head. The retraction is approximately by 1.2 cm. Was about to slip (but not slipped) but the impact came on left shoulder while holding the wall when my dad was about to slip.

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Consult in person. ...  Read More

Hi, There has been a problem with my shoulder since 4-5 months .I was thinking it might be a tight shoulder .But My recent MRI report showed that its a partial thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon .Since 20-days I am not doing anything . I wanted to know how much time it will take to heal if I don't do any workout for my shoulder .

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Hi dear, Consult a good physiotherapist nearby you and start taking treatment for this. It's fully manageable. ...  Read More

Reported a shoulder pain after falling and USG-Shoulder and X-ray was done and the impression shows as below. "Complete tear of supraspinatus tendor with retraction of tendon and mild fatty atrophy of muscle. Partial thickness tear of infraspinatus tendon." Doctor suggested a key hole surgery and need second opinion for the same.

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Adviced surgery - Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair ...  Read More

I am 45 year old lady. My MRI report of left shoulder says Complete tear of supraspinatus tendon at its insertion with grade I retraction of tendon ends. Distance between tendon ends being 0.8cm Does this could be recovered by physiotherapy?? Or surgery is must??

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Generally symptoms improve with physiotherapy but at your age it's better to get shoulder arthroscopy done..repair of tendon. Till now retraction not much. So surgery will have very good results ...  Read More

I m having physical therapy session and doctor Recommend me to take diclofen-MR tablet. And I m facing dark urine problem but my doctor said everything is ok. But I read the side effect of this tablet and it says stop this tablet if you are having dark urine problem. Plz give me suggestions what to do?

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Better to stop and switch to other medicine ...  Read More

24 services available Cryotherapy/Cold Therapy Electrical Stimulation Range Of Motion Excercise Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Joint Mobilization Gait (Walking) Training / Assistive Device Training Ergonomic Training Taping Bandaging Sports Physical Therapy Strengthening Excercise Soft Tissue Mobilization Postural Training Fitti

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Sit Tall, Walk Tall, Stand Tall. ...  Read More

Is medicine alone enough to cure supraspinatus tendinitis or physioptherapy is also must ,kindly let me know

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Medicine are given to reduce the inflammation ...  Read More

Hi, My mother is feeling pain in her right shoulder, ultrasound reveals that full thickness incomplete tear of the insertional fibres of Supraspinatus Tendon measuring approx 5x5 mm. We had shown the report to a doctor and they gave two option for treatment, first is PRP ( platlet rich plasma) treatment and 2nd is surgery. Can you please advise

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Incomplete ruptures of supraspinatus tendons are better managed conservatively. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investiga ...  Read More

Full thickness supraspinatus tear in right shoulder.please tell me it is heal on its own or surgey is necessary. Please suggest if there is any other option.

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You need continuous physiotherapy for two weeks in which ultrasonic therapy,interferential therapy nd cupping therapy with strengthening ex’s help you lots to fully recover f rotator cuff ...  Read More

Full thickness supraspinatus tear in right shoulder.It is heal on its own or it needs surgery .please suggest me

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Full thickness tear with difficulty in lifting arm..will need surgery.. ...  Read More

I have lower jaw pain, ear pain, pain under the right ear with Swelling in lower jaw for more than 2 months. Been to ENT, dentist, oral surgeon. No infection in sinus and ear. Dentist said it could be upper wisdom tooth or tooth crack in lower first molar#46. But he is not sure if I have a tooth crack/fracture. Told me to extract #46 it as RCT wil

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Yes physiotherapy helps TMD..... Crack tooth syndrome can’t be differentiated in IoPA as there are no changes seen ..... Can’t comment on the treatment required unless the tooth is clinically seen.... ...  Read More

I fassing sever pain with rotator cuff tear, whom will i consult physical therapy or you

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Go to orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

Dear Sir, I have injured supraspinatus muscle during bench press exercise, The pain persists since 6 months. I have tried ultrasound therapy and rehabilitation exercises but it showed no result. So presently I am resting completely with no exercise since 3 months. Please suggest some advice and do the needful.

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Please consult physiotherapist and taking treatment like mobility,IFT and taping Definitely you will get result If you want you can consult me also ...  Read More

Rotator cuff tendinopathy with chronic partial tear supraspinatus tendon. Rotator cuff tendinopathy with chronic partial tear supraspinatus tendon.

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Which side? Dominant or non dominant? Profession? This will help identify the risk factors for the same and the causes of the risk factors. Correct them and compliment it with a good rehabilitation. ...  Read More

I got injured 3months ago and now m.r.i report says i am having grade 3 meniscal tear , what should i do ?? Can this tear get recover on its own (i.e without surgery) if i go for proper physical therapy and medication ?

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Dear Sir There is very little chance for recovery without surgery Please consult your Ortho Surgeon and do the needful at the earliest ...  Read More

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