HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Left Shoulder, Elbow And Wrist In Constant Pain, Swelling. MRI Shows Bursitis In The Rotator Area. Treatment ?

my left shoulder , elbow and wrist are in constant pain and have considerable swelling from time to time. I have had xrays and mri to determine the cause. The tests showed bursitis in the rotator area but nothing in the elbow and wrist. I have had physical and occupational therepy with very little improvement. There was no injury. What would you be looking for?
Mon, 24 Sep 2012
Report Abuse
Sports Medicine Specialist 's  Response
hi
physiotherapy is best treatment for your case
program of treattment:
physical therapy 1_electro therapy shoulder(ultrasound_interferrential current_TENS)
2_ hot pack
3_strengthening exercise for shoulder
4_mobilization exercises for shoulder

anti inflammatory medications
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Dr. Saurabh Gupta's  Response
Hello

Thanks for posting your query

You are suffering from bursitis in rotator cuff area.

You had no improvement with physical and occupational therapy.

So you may require surgical removal of inflamed bursa.

Regards.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Tens


Loading Online Doctors....
Left Shoulder, Elbow And Wrist In Constant Pain, Swelling. MRI Shows Bursitis In The Rotator Area. Treatment ?

hi physiotherapy is best treatment for your case program of treattment: physical therapy 1_electro therapy shoulder(ultrasound_interferrential current_TENS) 2_ hot pack 3_strengthening exercise for shoulder 4_mobilization exercises for shoulder anti inflammatory medications