Question 1

i have moderate supraspinatus tendinosis with high grade partial tear of the rotary cuff. will i need surgery!

Accepted Answer

Try physiotherapy: Did you talk to the orthopedic or physiatrist?

You must have had MRI.

Possible to heal with physiotherapy.

Shoulder surgery is very complicated.

Question 2

what does my mri mean ? i fell on downstairs impression: mri of the left shoulder demonstrates: 1. moderate to severe supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendinosis without tendon tear. 2. mild to moderate subscapularis tendinosis without discrete tear?

Accepted Answer

: From your words, there is NO description of a rotator cuff tear, and the findings suggest conservative intervention and tincture of time should be helpful.  Have you NOT yet had a discussion with the doctor who ordered these films?  If not so far, schedule a meetiing?

Question 3

what weight lifting exercises should i avoid with supraspinatus tendinosis ? are push ups an okay exercise ?

Accepted Answer

See a physical thera: I would see a physical therapist to prescribe certain exercises that would help build up your RCT

Question 4

on a recent mri of the shoulder it showed mild to moderate tendinosis and degenerative fraying of the bursal surface of the supraspinatus tendon. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

: You have mild bursitis. Try acetaminophen for pain relief, no more than 4 gm in one day, no alcohol.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

old volleyball player and weightlifter . developed mild supraspinatus tendinosis according to an ultra sound. is return to play possible ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Return to play if that is 'all u have' should not be a problem. Ss tendinitis can be treated w/ nsaids , rot. Cuff strengthening and an occ. Injection .I would say , however, that you should be thouroghly examined ( w/ possible MRI as well) to exclude other coexisting shoulder problems such as instability, slap/labral tears etc.Best of luck!

Question 6

hi,
i have pain in my right shoulder.  i had an  mri done.  can you please tell me what the following findings mean?
1. extensive tendinosis versus full-thickness focal tear of the supraspinatus.  tendinosis of the infraspinatus and subscapularis tendons.

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff: Your rotator vuff is a group of 3 muscles which r on top of the shoulder blade I t attaches to the humerus by three  tendons ,supraspinatous , infraspinatous and teres minor. These tendons r very thick so when they tear they usually tear partially ,not unlike a shoe string that begins to unravel. Subscapularis tendon helps piUll your arm back towards the midline.it and the infraspinatous tendons

Question 7

shoulderpain ~2 yrs. mri-mild tendinosis of supraspinatus tendon, 2 mm interstital tear, mild subacr-subdelt bursitis, trace glenohumoral joint effusion?

Accepted Answer

See details: The MRI of the shoulder is not particularly impressive. As various therapies have not worked, consider seeing an orthopedist who specializes in shoulder issues. There is no way to be more specific with you without having the opportunity to examine the shoulder first hand.

Question 8

what does high grade partial undersurface supraspinatus tear mean?

Accepted Answer

Near complete tear: The rotator cuff of your shoulder is composed of 4 muscle and the supraspinatus is the on sitting on top--see pic.  High grade partial tear means it is dangerously close to a complete tear. In this case, it means only the top portion/layer of this muscle is still attached; thus caution or else a complete tear can occur. Consult doc and physical therapist for care. Good luck.

Question 9

high grade partial thickness bursal surface tear distal junction supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff tear: That is just a fancy way to say you have torn your rotator cuff.  The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that allow you to move your arm away from your body.  The good thing about your cases is a partial tear can heal, where in a complete tear the ends pull apart and the tear can not heal.  Thank you for the question.

Question 10

what does high grade insertional tear anteriorly in the supraspinatus footprint - 7mm sagittal with retraction of 5 mm.  will i have to have surgery?

Accepted Answer

: Discuss with orthopedic surgeon, as physical therapy may be useful, and surgical repair may not be urgent, but you provide only partial description of extent of abnormality, so, best that orthopedist who examines you and reviews your films provides recommendations.

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I have moderate supraspinatus tendinosis with high grade partial tear of the rotary cuff. will i need surgery!

A member asked:

What does my mri mean ? i fell on downstairs impression: mri of the left shoulder demonstrates: 1. moderate to severe supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendinosis without tendon tear. 2. mild to moderate subscapularis tendinosis without discrete tear?

A member asked:

What weight lifting exercises should i avoid with supraspinatus tendinosis ? are push ups an okay exercise ?

A member asked:

On a recent mri of the shoulder it showed mild to moderate tendinosis and degenerative fraying of the bursal surface of the supraspinatus tendon. what does that mean?

A member asked:

Old volleyball player and weightlifter . developed mild supraspinatus tendinosis according to an ultra sound. is return to play possible ?

A member asked:

Hi, i have pain in my right shoulder. i had an mri done. can you please tell me what the following findings mean? 1. extensive tendinosis versus full-thickness focal tear of the supraspinatus. tendinosis of the infraspinatus and subscapularis tendons.

A member asked:

Shoulderpain ~2 yrs. mri-mild tendinosis of supraspinatus tendon, 2 mm interstital tear, mild subacr-subdelt bursitis, trace glenohumoral joint effusion?

A member asked:

What does high grade partial undersurface supraspinatus tear mean?

A member asked:

High grade partial thickness bursal surface tear distal junction supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons?

A member asked:

What does high grade insertional tear anteriorly in the supraspinatus footprint - 7mm sagittal with retraction of 5 mm. will i have to have surgery?

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