Question 1

i have calcification tendonitis and a partial rotator cuff tear in my left shoulder. i have done 6 weeks of physical therapy but it is still giving me?

Accepted Answer

Still have options: Every case is unique, but more time, keeping up with a religious icing program +/- an anti-inflammatory in addition to the exercises may still improve things. An injection and/or a needling procedure to break up the calcium deposits may be an option. If those fail and your symptoms are still significant in 6-12 wks you my be a candidate for arthroscopic surgery, although many pts can avoid the or.

Question 2

will predizone help tendonitis?  will physical therapy help a rotator cuff tear?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Prednisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication. It can reduce pain and inflammation for tendonitis but it should be used sparingly for this purpose due to side effects. PT can help some patients with rotator cuff tears, but not all. Conservative treatment for rotator cuff tears is often the preferable initial treatment for most patients. You should be evaluated by an orthopaedic doctor.

Question 3

left shoulder pain for 3 weeks now,the pain hasn't went down with ice or pain meds, hurts when i move my arm up or away. rotator cuff tear/tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis: 30&#x27;s female w. anterior shoulder pain at abduction, absent mechanical injury, likely has tendonitis of biceps tendon. Heat, rest &amp; topical Cannabis salve + heating pad might help. If problem persists over next 10 days, visit an Osteopath or Physiatrist for evaluation &amp; possible cortisone injection, which will likely resolve symptoms forever or at least several months. Consider repetitive stress.

Question 4

i was in mva. mri shows rotator cuff tear, labra tear and tendinitis on shoulder. emg shows pinched nerve. will physical therapy help and how long?

Accepted Answer

Can't answer w/o inf: The space here is limited to provide a good answer to your question. You should speak to an Orthopedic Surgeon or sports medicine doctor (rehab?) to answer this question. Generally, rest, ice, &amp; compression is used to help support healing. Anti-inflammatories like Tylenol (acetaminophen) could be used also. Later on, rehab is used when healing has started but timing is up to the surgeon.

Question 5

i have 7 x 4 x 3mm tear in the subscapularis & mild calcific tendonitis of the tendon--will this need surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The decision of whether to do surgery on the rotator cuff depends on many factors: 1) level of pain 2) loss of function 3) success of nonsurgical treatments 4) patient's age 5) occupation and a few others. This would likely be considered a partial tear. Nonsurgical treatment could include anti-inflammatories, relative rest, physical therapy and various types of injections.

Question 6

what is calcific tendonitis? complications of it over 5th metatarsal?

Accepted Answer

Stiff tendons: Calcific tendonitis occurs when hydroxyapatite crystals form in tendons. This can cause pain and stiffness in the area of the tendon. Sometimes physical therapy is very helpful in preventing complications.

Question 7

does anyone treat calcific tendonitis or frozen shoulder? how?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic Surgeons: Frozen shoulders or calcific tendinitis can be treated conservatively by orthopedic surgeons in most cases.

Question 8

can a shoulder strain aggravate calcific tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on the mechanics of your strain and tendons involved in your calcific tendinitis, it is likely that a traumatic event will exacerbate your symptoms.

Question 9

what can be done for calcific tendonitis and would you go to an orthopedic doctor?

Accepted Answer

: Physical therapy and injections if offered, seeing an Ortho will definitely help as having a good plan going forward.

Question 10

my grandaughter has calcific tendonitis. what can be done for this that is the least invasive if nothing least invasive then what would be procedure for her to do? it hurts her?

Accepted Answer

: The typical treatment for calcific tendonitis is steroid injections, physical therapy and exercise as well as anti-inflammatory medication. Best to see your doctor to get the treatment started.

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I have calcification tendonitis and a partial rotator cuff tear in my left shoulder. i have done 6 weeks of physical therapy but it is still giving me?

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Will predizone help tendonitis? will physical therapy help a rotator cuff tear?

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Left shoulder pain for 3 weeks now,the pain hasn't went down with ice or pain meds, hurts when i move my arm up or away. rotator cuff tear/tendonitis?

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I was in mva. mri shows rotator cuff tear, labra tear and tendinitis on shoulder. emg shows pinched nerve. will physical therapy help and how long?

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I have 7 x 4 x 3mm tear in the subscapularis & mild calcific tendonitis of the tendon--will this need surgery?

A member asked:

What is calcific tendonitis? complications of it over 5th metatarsal?

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Does anyone treat calcific tendonitis or frozen shoulder? how?

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Can a shoulder strain aggravate calcific tendonitis?

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What can be done for calcific tendonitis and would you go to an orthopedic doctor?

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My grandaughter has calcific tendonitis. what can be done for this that is the least invasive if nothing least invasive then what would be procedure for her to do? it hurts her?

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