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How do i treat bursitis in my shoulder?

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Dr. John Moor answered

Avoid pain, cuff str: Shoulder pain during overhead activity is rotator cuff impingement and tendon degeneration until proven otherwise. Classic. Avoid painful abducted shoulder positions (that is, anything with elbows out to sides). Do cuff and scapula muscle strengthening until normal. Try a bursal injection. Mri. May need arthroscopy if nothing else works. Avoid all that causes grinding, popping, or pain.

Answered 7/8/2015

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Subacromial steroid: A few subacromial steroid inj pt get rom back before stengthening see orthopod rulle out rotator cuff tear decompression before tearsh ave better outcomes impingment syndrome is the name bursitis can be a symptom of a bigger problem.

Answered 4/3/2014

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Usually PT: Physical therapy, anti inflammatory medications, ice, and rest are the mainstays of treating bursitis of the shoulder. If that fails, a cortisone injection maybe considered. Surgery is reserved for refractory cases, after all non-operative measures have failed, and a thorough work up to confirm diagnosis is performed.

Answered 2/1/2015

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