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Iget accident and i got injury in my left lsupraspinatus tendon tear. then consult doctor and i kept my arm immobilize for 8 weeks then after i had start physiotherapy treatment and after 16 days there is not somuch iffect. now what would you suggest?
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Return to the orthopedic surgeon. You may need updated imaging to assess the extent of rotator cuff damage. Surgery or injections are potential interventions. Physical therapy may take time, and 2 weeks is far too short to assess value. So, make appointments and get further advice.
Answered 10/7/2022
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If the tear was diagnosed by MRI, then it depends on the type of tear. In an active middle aged person, a full thickness tear will require surgical repair. Some partial thickness tears can be treated with rehab and close follow up. Some tears are “assumed” erroneously by the primary treating physician and if you are not responding to conservative management, then you need to see an ortho doc.
Answered 10/8/2022
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