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Suggest Treatment For Rotator Cuff Pain
Question: I developed rotator cuff pain after yard work two days ago and have been icing the shoulder and taking ibuprofen. It is less tender today but I still can't extend my arm above shoulder height. Should I get an MRI?
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Brief Answer:
It is very early for MRI
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You are having pain since two days so it is very early to get MRI. I would like to know little detail of your illness.
1.Are you having any history of trauma or fall on shoulder?
2.Are you also having stiffness of the shoulder?
3.Are you a Diabetic or Thyroid problem?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
thanks
It is very early for MRI
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You are having pain since two days so it is very early to get MRI. I would like to know little detail of your illness.
1.Are you having any history of trauma or fall on shoulder?
2.Are you also having stiffness of the shoulder?
3.Are you a Diabetic or Thyroid problem?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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