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How Can Supraspinatus Tendonitis In The Right Upper Arm Be Treated?

I was diagnosed with supraspinatus tendinopathy with subacromial and subdeltold bursitis in my right upper arm 12 months ago. I have had physio. I work with high needs students and still have Itightness and swelling. What can I do is this because of my age being 57/58?
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
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Hi,

You should see a specialist orthopaedic or rheumatologist to be assessed for a cortisone injection and instruction in proper movement of the arm.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Supraspinatus Tendonitis In The Right Upper Arm Be Treated?

Hi, You should see a specialist orthopaedic or rheumatologist to be assessed for a cortisone injection and instruction in proper movement of the arm. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.