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2018-12-01 16:29:54
MRI of my right shoulder shows Superior Kabtak tear. My Dr has suggested steroid injection which can probably help the tear rejoin. I wanted to get confirmation on this. Regards,... Neeraj
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Steroid  don't  heal tears. You May Try antiinfammatory drugs & physiotherapy.

Answered2018-12-02 00:18:44

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Steroid is not going to heal any tear.
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Platelet rich plasma can still heal structures.
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Go for PRP if at all you decide to go for intrarticular injections.

Answered2018-12-01 17:08:49

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