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Can bursitis in the shoulder be treated by surgery?
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Maybe: Generally treatment for bursitis involves rest, cushioning and protecting the area, avoiding positions that put pressure on the area, placing ice [20 minutes, couple of times a day] or heat [~20 minutes, not too hot!] to reduce pain. Depending on your symptoms, your physician may suggest nsaids [like advil (ibuprofen) or motrin], steroid injections, various exercises/stretches or sometimes, surgery.
Answered 3/21/2013
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Yes: If you have exhausted all nonoperative options, including anti-inflammatory meds, therapy, activity modifications, and injections either steroid or toradol, then surgery becomes the remaining option. Typical surgery for this would be arthroscopic subacromial decompression. Recovery may take up to 2-3 months.
Answered 3/11/2016
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