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Have Rotor Cuff Fraying And Tendinitis. Taking Cortisone Shot. Will It Dissolve In Bone Spurs?

I just recieved a cortisone shot in my shoulder for rotor cuff fraying and tendinitis? Bone spurs are involved. According to my orthopedic office, surgery is not an option at this juncture. I realize cortisone can decrease the inflammation and possibly heal the tendon fraying, but, can it dissolve the bone spurs and, if not, how do I prevent new damage in the future and get the function of my arm back? Should I seek another opinion?



Fri, 26 Apr 2013
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Hi, the cortisone shot won't reverse the bony spurs, but can help you regain normal function and range of movement. Give it some time & concentrate on proper physiotherapy. If you have fraying of rotator cuff, I am assuming that your functional requirements are not too demanding (not an active sports person), this should indeed suffice.
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Have Rotor Cuff Fraying And Tendinitis. Taking Cortisone Shot. Will It Dissolve In Bone Spurs?

Hi, the cortisone shot won t reverse the bony spurs, but can help you regain normal function and range of movement. Give it some time & concentrate on proper physiotherapy. If you have fraying of rotator cuff, I am assuming that your functional requirements are not too demanding (not an active sports person), this should indeed suffice.