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Question: Hi,
1. I sprained my left shoulder about 2 months ago. (I think it happened while stretching arm while putting jacket in a hurry. )
2. Over last two months, there has been pain on and off, especially when raising arm while putting on jacket, shirt etc.
3. Hot pack, lotions seem to reduce it, but it is not going away.
4. Hand movement is restricted, thoughh I can lift weight in other positions, I can't do push-ups for example.
5. The focus of pain seems to shift . Sometimes it is tip of the shoulder, sometime a few inches down in biceps.
1. I sprained my left shoulder about 2 months ago. (I think it happened while stretching arm while putting jacket in a hurry. )
2. Over last two months, there has been pain on and off, especially when raising arm while putting on jacket, shirt etc.
3. Hot pack, lotions seem to reduce it, but it is not going away.
4. Hand movement is restricted, thoughh I can lift weight in other positions, I can't do push-ups for example.
5. The focus of pain seems to shift . Sometimes it is tip of the shoulder, sometime a few inches down in biceps.
Brief Answer:
It can be rotator cuff tear
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that you might be having Rotator cuff tear. These are important tendon in shoulder, Helps in elevation of arm.. These tendons may be torn in your case. To confirm this diagnosis you need to get MRI investigation of shoulder. This will confirm the diagnosis.
If there is partial tear than you can responds to physiotherapy.If there is complete tear than you will need surgery.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
It can be rotator cuff tear
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that you might be having Rotator cuff tear. These are important tendon in shoulder, Helps in elevation of arm.. These tendons may be torn in your case. To confirm this diagnosis you need to get MRI investigation of shoulder. This will confirm the diagnosis.
If there is partial tear than you can responds to physiotherapy.If there is complete tear than you will need surgery.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor for the quick response.
May I enquire about a suitable specialist in Whitefield area whom I can meet to to investigate further?
Many thanks and have a nice day !
May I enquire about a suitable specialist in Whitefield area whom I can meet to to investigate further?
Many thanks and have a nice day !
Brief Answer:
You should see a Arthroscopy surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would suggest you to meet an Arthroscopy surgeon.These are bone and joint specialist doctor with special training in shoulder and knee surgery. I do not any one personally in your area.
You can share my opinion with him.Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
thanks
You should see a Arthroscopy surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would suggest you to meet an Arthroscopy surgeon.These are bone and joint specialist doctor with special training in shoulder and knee surgery. I do not any one personally in your area.
You can share my opinion with him.Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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