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Is surgery always necessary for tendonitis in a shoulder joint?
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No: Rarely does a shoulder tendonitis require surgery. Most tendonitis conditions respond to conservative measures: rest, ice, heat, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or injections.
Answered 12/3/2018
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No: Physical therapy and or rest will likely help.
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