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Shoulder/arm pain for months with ultrasound that found. partial thickness bursal surface tear of mid/posterior fibres of supraspinatus 422mm & involving 75% of fibre thickness with associated subacromial bursitis & impingement. will i need surgery?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Maybe yes or no: It depends on your symptoms, your treatment program, your physical therapy compliance. A tear does not always need surgery

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/23/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: We often will try therapy and possibly a cortisone shot first, but if that does not work then arthroscopic surgery does become a consideration. Discuss with your orthopedic surgeon.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Shoulder/arm pain for months with ultrasound that found. partial thickness bursal surface tear of mid/posterior fibres of supraspinatus 422mm & involving 75% of fibre thickness with associated subacromial bursitis & impingement. will i need surgery?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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