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Question: does a infraspinatus strain need surgery if i have full strength and range of motion i cant get an mri because i dont have insurance but im at my wits end with the doctors in my town i told them i was concerned about my shoulder and they told me not to worry about it then bam i injured it a week later i dont want to hear an answer i can get online i want a medical opinion what is the likelihood my shoulder needs surgery. it is improving but that last bit of tension isnt going away
Brief Answer:
most probably surgery not needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.
If you have full strength and range of motion,then there is less possibility of a complete infraspinatus tear. It may be a grade 1 strain that should heal up spontaneously.
Such strains do take a lot of time to heal.
If it becomes a chronic tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon),then physiotherapy,Short wave diathermy or LASER therapy may help.
As a last resort,a local steroid injection around the tendon can provide much relief.
In my opinion,most probably,surgery is not needed at this stage.
(Only an MRI can surely decide about the need of surgery).
I hope the answer was useful.
Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
most probably surgery not needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.
If you have full strength and range of motion,then there is less possibility of a complete infraspinatus tear. It may be a grade 1 strain that should heal up spontaneously.
Such strains do take a lot of time to heal.
If it becomes a chronic tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon),then physiotherapy,Short wave diathermy or LASER therapy may help.
As a last resort,a local steroid injection around the tendon can provide much relief.
In my opinion,most probably,surgery is not needed at this stage.
(Only an MRI can surely decide about the need of surgery).
I hope the answer was useful.
Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Best wishes.
Welcome
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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