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How Long Does Shoulder Injury Take To Heal?
Question: how do i know if my shoulder needs surgery i strained my rotator cuff but its healing its just slow. to be specific its my infraspinatus. my right one is strained but full range of motion and strength and my left one clicks i think from scar tissue. its been months and i am an athlete i need to train to make money. is there a faster way to heal injuries that i dont know about?
Brief Answer:
Get MRI scan done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have got the query.
If you are a sportsman you should not ignore all this.
In my opinion you should get MRI scan of shoulder joint done and send me the report.
I also advise you to visit orthopedic surgeon who will, after doing your physical examination of shoulder and seeing your MRI scan, if needed may advise you diagnostic arthroscopy and repair the muscle or debride the tissue.
Till then avoid weightlifting etc.
I hope you got the answer.
Thanks,
Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Get MRI scan done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have got the query.
If you are a sportsman you should not ignore all this.
In my opinion you should get MRI scan of shoulder joint done and send me the report.
I also advise you to visit orthopedic surgeon who will, after doing your physical examination of shoulder and seeing your MRI scan, if needed may advise you diagnostic arthroscopy and repair the muscle or debride the tissue.
Till then avoid weightlifting etc.
I hope you got the answer.
Thanks,
Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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