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Does A Focal Tear In Trapezius Muscle Require Surgery?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2015
Question: I have just has an MRI on my shoulder and the report has come back with a focal tear in the trapezius muscle with minimal oedema in the muscle belly of the deltoid. Will I require surgery?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It does not require surgery.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and report and understand your concern. It does not require surgery. It requires rest to joint and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief followed by physiotherapy.Vitamin B and C is helpful in recovery.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Does A Focal Tear In Trapezius Muscle Require Surgery?

Brief Answer: It does not require surgery. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and report and understand your concern. It does not require surgery. It requires rest to joint and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief followed by physiotherapy.Vitamin B and C is helpful in recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.