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A member asked:

After 6 months of physical therapy for supraspinatus tendinosis (diagnosed by ultrasound) , pain still persists. what is my next step?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Allan Tissenbaum answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Injection: Check with an orthopedic surgeon, you may be a candidate for an injection or may need an MRI

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/30/2014

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Get MRI: If the pain persists, I would recomend an MRI to check the rotator cuff

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 7/28/2014

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