Question 1

feb 5,2019 3 cm right shoulder rotator cuff impingement, type 4 tear will i be able use my shoulder as normal and what time frame? i will heal 100%

Accepted Answer

Stage 4: These are questions best answered by an orthopedic surgeon very experienced in shoulder surgery. However Stage 4 tears are associated with advanced arthritic damage and usually require more than simple repair and would involve joint surgery of some kind for best results.  Put yourself in the hands of a very skilled,experienced shoulder surgeon. Have a good recliner chair for sleeping for weeks pos

Question 2

year of pain under heal area of a nickel. mri norm-no spur or nerve impingement. cannot reproduce or exacerbate pain when touching. what to do now?

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Check your back: The s1 nerve in your back can refer pain to your heel. Has anybody considered this? You don't have to have back pain for this to occur. An MRI of your lower back may be useful. Good luck.

Question 3

how would one heal an anterior ankle impingement? it's been 5 months since injury. i heard you can immobilize, is that true? is surgery the only way?

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One could attempt : A period of immobilization in order to calm down any inflammation. But, by definition impingement implies a structural deformity usually in this case with bony prominences or spurs. Removing them eliminates the impingement. The surgery has a high success rate.

Question 4

what is used to heal anterior ankle impingement? already have done rest, ice, ankle exercises, and nsaids with no results after 5 months.

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Surgery: is an option if you have failed conservative measures and have had the appropriate diagnostic measures such as MRI/ultrasound.  This may be an arthroscopic or open procedure to debride and excise the tissue or bone responsible

Question 5

a lot of medical websites say that a "boot or short walking cast" can be used to help heal an ankle impingement. is this true? if it is how long?

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Not quite: A boot or walking cast can only align and immobilize the ankle/foot. An ankle impingement is a deformity of the joint impinging nerves, vessels, or soft tissue and will require surgical correction fix or orthotics to change the position of ankle and foot joint.

Question 6

had mri in 2021 and one 2 weeks ago - awaiting results. if in 2021 the following notes below would these still be on the new one or can they heal on own. grade 1 anterolisthesis of l4 on l5 impingement of left exit l5 & transversing s1 nerve root?

Accepted Answer

: Without seeing you and MRI we cannot really advise, Speak to a Dr who has seen you and the MRI.

Question 7

if (just curious) an orthopedic prescribed a boot or cast to help heal  anterior ankle impingement, how long might i be in one?

Accepted Answer

Not to long: Probably will be in it for 2-4 weeks.

Question 8

what does bilateral impingement mean?

Accepted Answer

Good Question: Impingement is a generic term that doesn't really provide us with an anatomic correlate for the shoulder pain.  Learn more about shoulder pain and impingement here: http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/shoulderpain/2013/shoulder-surgery/spur-acromioplasty-impingement/
and
http://theshouldercenter.Com/shoulder-pain.Htm.

Question 9

what is femoroacetabular impingement?

Accepted Answer

Hip impingement pain: Femoroacetabular impingement encompasses a constellation of problems about the hip joint that cause pain with combined hyperflexion and internal rotation. Pain results from the hip bone impinging upon the rim of the acetabulum.  Either a prominence of bone on the femoral head-neck junction  (Cam lesion) or on the acetabular rim (pincer lesion) and labral tear are noted at surgery when indicated.

Question 10

impingement syndrome getting in the way of rugby. any tips for me?

Accepted Answer

Strength training: Might help to see a physical therapist if an ortho has made DX of impingement. Can improve with cortisone injection, antiinflammatories, pt. Sometimes needs further work up and surgery.

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Feb 5,2019 3 cm right shoulder rotator cuff impingement, type 4 tear will i be able use my shoulder as normal and what time frame? i will heal 100%

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Year of pain under heal area of a nickel. mri norm-no spur or nerve impingement. cannot reproduce or exacerbate pain when touching. what to do now?

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How would one heal an anterior ankle impingement? it's been 5 months since injury. i heard you can immobilize, is that true? is surgery the only way?

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What is used to heal anterior ankle impingement? already have done rest, ice, ankle exercises, and nsaids with no results after 5 months.

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A lot of medical websites say that a "boot or short walking cast" can be used to help heal an ankle impingement. is this true? if it is how long?

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Had mri in 2021 and one 2 weeks ago - awaiting results. if in 2021 the following notes below would these still be on the new one or can they heal on own. grade 1 anterolisthesis of l4 on l5 impingement of left exit l5 & transversing s1 nerve root?

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If (just curious) an orthopedic prescribed a boot or cast to help heal anterior ankle impingement, how long might i be in one?

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What does bilateral impingement mean?

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Impingement syndrome getting in the way of rugby. any tips for me?

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