Dr. Vivek Agrawal
Orthopedic Surgery
Carmel, IN
33 years experience male
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The Shoulder Center
Carmel, IN
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Recognized by his peers, Dr. Agrawal is honored to be included among the 10 Shoulder Specialists to Know in America by Becker’s Hospital Review. https://www.theshouldercenter.com
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Orthopedic Surgery
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215 Answers
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vivek Agrawalanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Shoulder Specialist: Type 3 ac separations are controversial with regard to best treatment. That said, you may be interested to know that the vast majority of patients we... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Be careful: Given your young age, you may be interested to know that there is some evidence that too many steroid shots with a rotator cuff tear can contribute to... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Diagnosis?: This really depends on the exact diagnosis and the repairs that are performed. In general, however, the worst pain from shoulder surgery lasts the fi... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Skull Crushers: To better isolate your triceps, i would recommend doing your triceps strengthening while lying down to prevent further stress on your shoulders. Howe... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Fraying = Tearing: Your diagnosis and treatment so far are not fully clear from your question. Fraying is the same as tearing and it just depends on the severity. You ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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No: An MRI with contrast (arthrogram) typically involves at least an hour for the placement of the contrast and the MRI study. The studies could be done ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Shoulder Specialist: Chronic instability can result in traction/torque to several nerves about the shoulder-axillary and suprascapular nerves so some patients can experien... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Shoulder Specialist: http://www.theshouldercenter.com/shoulderpain/2012/shoulder-specialist/surgeryspecialist
depending on how long you have had an unstable shoulder, the... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Good Question: This is a very complex topic and the three main variables are the patient, the surgeon and the technique. http://www.theshouldercenter.com/rotator-cuf... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Good Question: There are many factors to consider before considering surgery. Most patients that choose surgery do so because of persistent pain and weakness that a... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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See Doctor: You could see a shoulder or neck specialist or your regular doctor to start the process of figuring out exactly what is causing your pain.
Learn more... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Labrum vs. tendon: http://www.theshouldercenter.com/labrum-tear-slap-lesion.htmhttp://www.theshouldercenter.com/rotator-cuff-tear.htm
these links will help you with mor... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Several Options: You many consider having a functional evaluation with a physical therapist to provide a regimen to minimize any neck mediated symptoms and also evalua... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Many Things: You can learn more at http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/shoulder-pain.Htm
shoulder pain can have multiple causes including pain that actually originat... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Unstable Shoulder: Overhead sports like tennis require a high level of kinetic chain coordination and patients that don't naturally activate the entire core/kinetic chai... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Unstable Shoulder?: It is difficult to tell if you are still experiencing symptoms or are concerned about how much you can safely push your shoulder. If you are still ha... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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Second Opinion?: http://www.theshouldercenter.com/shoulderpain/2010/shoulder-pain/shoulder-pain-surgery-the-right-decision-for-shoulder-pain-surgery/
it is unclear fr... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Good Question: I'm not aware of any studies or research looking at relationship of shoulder and rotator cuff symptoms and food. That said, for patients planning on ... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Multiple Options: Unfortunately the size of the tear per ultrasound is not correlated with the level of symptoms and pain. If you are having persistent problems consid... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Several Options: Calcification can occur for several reasons in the rotator cuff and in several locations. The classic calcific tendinosis that describes a collection... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Several Options: We need to establish a comprehensive diagnosis for you first. For instance, was this a recent traumatic injury or something that came on over time. ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Get Diagnosis: Shoulder pain is a rather general term
http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/shoulder-pain.Htm
it is important to first establish the cause of your shou... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Possible Strain: If you haven't had this pain very long and haven't suffered any significant injury, it may be a strain of your ac joint (where the collarbone meets th... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Probably: Most studies that look at results of treating patients like you with early effective modern arthroscopic techniques vs. Watchful waiting find the surg... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Diagnosis?: This really depends on the diagnosis and the reasons you are contemplating having an operation. Rest, activity modification, and rehabilitation are p... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Diagnosis?: Although most rotator cuff tears are not the result of an acute injury, many other causes of shoulder pain are also assumed to be rotator cuff problem... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Varies Widely: As with all things the duration and details of the procedure really depend on the level of skill and experience of the surgeon as well as the extent o... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Multiple Things: Many sources can result in referred pain to the shoulder blade. Along with the neurogenic sources like cervical (c6 for example) and the suprascapula... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Highly Variable: Shoulder arthroscopy is just a general term and it really depends on the exact diagnosis and procedure(s) performed. This also greatly depends on the... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Most patients that perform sedentary work and don't need to use the operative arm could go back to work within a week or two but a lot depends on the ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Multiple Things: Many sources can result in referred pain to the shoulder blade. Along with the neurogenic sources like cervical (c6 for example) and the suprascapula... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Many Possibilities: Shoulder pain is a nonspecific finding so a lot more specific information and a detailed examination would be needed to give you clear diagnosis. If ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ribs or Lung?: Pain when you take a deep breath seems to indicate that when your rib cage expands this is painful...This points towards a problem in the rib cage or ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vivek Agrawalanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Multiple Things: Many sources can result in referred pain to the shoulder blade. Along with the neurogenic sources like cervical (c6 for example) and the suprascapula... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Many Possibilities: Shoulder pain is a nonspecific finding so a lot more specific information and a detailed examination would be needed to give you clear diagnosis. If ... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Second Opinion: Impingement is a generic term and doesn't really give us the anatomic cause for your shoulder pain. Learn more here:
http://www.Theshouldercenter.Co... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Brief Relief?: It's time to see a doctor and establish a diagnosis so we can get to past this shoulder pain. In the interim, you may also consider trying heat. Lea... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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MRI diagnosis: The best results happen when a clear diagnosis is established with a detailed examination and history and confirmed with testing such as an MRI or emg... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Multiple Things: Many sources can result in referred pain to the shoulder blade. Along with the neurogenic sources like cervical (c6 for example) and the suprascapula... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vivek Agrawalanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Multiple Things: Many sources can result in referred pain to the shoulder blade. Along with the neurogenic sources like cervical (c6 for example) and the suprascapula... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Stretches: Here are some stretches you may find helpful: http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/faq-avoid-shoulder-pain.Htm.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
New Information: Although many physicians and patients are under the impression that a bone spur is grinding or tearing the rotator cuff, our current knowledge confirm... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Shoulder Surgeon: The results of any surgical procedure are highly variable and dependent on surgeon skill, experience, etc. Learn more about picking a surgeon for you... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Diagnosis: You are very young for a shoulder replacement and it would be helpful to know what led to the procedure. We need to get a clear diagnosis for your sh... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Second Opinion: Tendonitis is a generic term and not a reliable diagnosis. Consider a second opinion with a shoulder specialist to first and foremost establish a clea... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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How Treated?: http://www.theshouldercenter.com/broken-shoulder.htm
without knowing more specifics of your fracture and the type of treatment it is difficult to giv... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Many Sources: If you are having pain severe enough to go to the er, i would recommend you make an appointment with a shoulder specialist to help establish the diagn... Read More
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A 55-year-old male asked:
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Depends: Learn more about pinched nerve in shoulder here: http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/suprascapular-nerve.Htm
depending on which nerve has been diagnosed... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Just 1 or 2 Please: There is some concern that too many injections with a symptomatic rotator cuff tear may accelerate progression in the size of a tear so we only recomm... Read More
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A female asked:
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Multiple Techniques: You may find this article helpful: http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/shoulderpain/2011/shoulder-pain/biceps-tendon-pain-a-popular-diagnosis-loaded-with... Read More
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Mar 15, 2013
Dr Agrawal is a fantastic surgeon. Very highly regarded
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Dec 16, 2012
Had shoulder surgery 15 yrs ago because of my shoulder dislocating, this was done by another physician. Was having some pain with weight lifting. My shoulder would remain inflamed for days. I had a c...Read More
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Dec 16, 2012
You can tell that Dr. Agrawal had taken a great deal of time to think about how he wants his practice to function. It is refreshing to walk into your appointment and to be seen by your Doctor within ...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Of all the responses YU were the only 1 to correctly read of reply correct. Thank You for the GREAT ADVICE. & GOD BLESS !!!!!!!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! After 4 yrs I have neurogenic TOS plus going to see a Neuro Dr next for the cervical..thanks for your input~
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Knowing that my similar pain can be heart related is cause for serious concern. Thank you for the insight
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
Graduated 1994MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Graduated 1990MD
Residency
Indiana University Hospital
Awards
Associate Master Arthroscopy Instructor, Arthroscopy Association of North America
67 Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists to Know in America, Becker's Hospital Review
20 Shoulder Specialists to Know in America, Becker's ASC Review
Affiliations
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The Shoulder Center
Publications
Staged Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair with a Bridging Acellular Human Dermal Graft in the Treatment of Infection Following Open Rotator Cuff Repai...
Healing Rates for Challenging Rotator Cuff Tears Utilizing an Acellular Human Dermal Reinforcement Graft
Cover Image: Greater Tuberosity Footprint Osteolysis Associated with Type II Retear Following Dual Row Rotator Cuff Repair with Absorbable Anchors
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