Question 1

treatment for a slap tear?

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Depends: Depending on the severity of the tear and the significance of the symptoms, there are two basic options.  Physical therapy can decrease pain and improve function by strengthening different parts of the shoulder to take stress off of the labrum ( the structure that is torn with a slap tear) .  Surgery aims to tack the labrum back to where it came from and have it heal . This will also fix it.

Question 2

what is the treatment for knife wound?

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Diagnosis, antisepsi: The wound will be evaluated for position of the entry site, risk to underlying structures, risk of infection (you may need to renew your tetanus shot), and size and structures of the wound.  This may require flush, antisepsis, sutures and proper bandaging.  This can be done in an er or with a plastic surgeon.

Question 3

is there treatment for a rotator cup tear?

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Therapy vs repair: Not all rotator cuff tears are treated the same. Factors such as  age of patient, age of the tear, size of tear, location of the tear, and most importantly the symptoms of the patient all help determine the best course of treatment. A trial of nonoperative management with therapy and perhaps an injection is the usual 1st line of treatment. Surgery may be indicated if nonoperative treatment fails.

Question 4

will my knife wound heal without treatment?

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Seek treatment  : The  human body when injured promptly sets upon the task of attempting to heal itself.  If the injury itself does not compromise the functioning of a vital organ then   when given enough time any injury involving  the "soft tissues" of the body can heal. The caveat however is that if not treated appropriately  underlying injuries can be missed , infectious and cosmetic complication can also arise.

Question 5

treatment options for a rhomboid major tear?

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See below: Rhomboid muscle strains are treated conservatively (non-surgically). You will have to avoid any activity that makes the condition worse, which may involve temporarily changing your sport to one that does not involve using the strained muscles.
 The application of ice to the affected area will help to reduce inflammation and pain. Ice can be crushed in a bag, covered with a towel, and placed under the back when you lie down. You can apply ice every few hours for the first two or three days after the injury, and keep the ice in position for as long as is comfortable.
 After a couple of days of treating the area with ice, hot showers can often be an effective treatment for pain associated with rhomboid muscle strain.
 You can take over-the-counter NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) according to instructions, or your doctor may prescribe stronger medication if necessary. Examples of NSAIDs are ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve) and aspirin. 
 Massage can provide relief, and can be done at home quite easily by placing a tennis ball on the floor, lying down and rolling the ball under the rhomboid muscles. 
 Physical therapy in the form of exercises will be recommended. You will be advised when it is safe to start performing the exercises. Go carefully and do not continue to exercise if you are finding it painful.
 When you are able to move your arms and shoulders without pain, you can resume your normal activities. Recovery times depend on the individual, but the sooner you start treatment after the injury, the shorter the recovery time will be

Question 6

what is the best treatment for sea urchin wounds?

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First aid: wash out puncture and squeeze out any toxins.
Take Advil or Aleve (naproxen) and cover the site with triple antibiotic ointment.

Question 7

what is the treatment for foreign body in a wound?

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Depends: The wound will be evaluated for position of the entry site, risk to underlying structures, risk of infection (you may need to renew your tetanus shot), and size and structures of the wound. This may require flush, antisepsis, sutures and proper bandaging. This can be done in an er or with a plastic surgeon.

Question 8

what is the treatment for a rotator cuff full tear?

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Repair: At 45 years old, you should absolutely seek out a shoulder specialist and have your rotator cuff repaired. The long term risk with leaving it unrepaired is substantial. You are likely to eventually get worsening function and secondary arthritis if you have an unrepaired cuff tear for more than a decade. If you were 75, not such a concern, but at your age, this should not be ignored.

Question 9

what are the main symptoms & treatment for tfcc tear?

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Pain: Pain with axial and or torsional loading of the wrist located at the ulnar side of the wrist. You may get popping and or mild locking as well. Diagnosis is by MRI and or arthrogram. Treatment is arthroscopic with debridement for a central tear and repair for a peripheral tear. You should be evaluated by a hand surgeon.

Question 10

what is the treatment for a tear in flexor digitorum breviary?

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Talk to hand surgeon: There is no medical treatment for a tear unless it heals spontaneously.  Obviously avoiding further stress on the area with a splint to allow the tendon to heal (only it is a partial tear). The best approach would be to consult a hand surgeon before further damage occurs.

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