A member asked:

I have rotator cuff tendonitis w/ impingement and constant pain then every few weeks swells up and bruises and is extremely painful, what can i do?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Jack Choueka answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Many treatments : Rotator cuff tendonitis and impingement can be treated with therapy and antiinflammatories. If that fails a steroid injection can help. If nothing works a shoulder arthroscopy may be needed.

Answered 2/19/2015

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Physical therapy: Pt is the best place to start for rotator cuff impingement. The bruising is unusual and should consider an MRI if not improving.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Several guidelines.: Have you checked with an orthopedic sports medicine specialist? You may require oral medications, a cortisone injection and physical therapy. Surgery is a last resort for these types of problems.

Answered 9/28/2016

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