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Hi, There has been a problem with my shoulder since 4-5 months .I was thinking it might be a tight shoulder .But My recent MRI report showed that its a partial thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon .Since 20-days I am not doing anything . I wanted to know how much time it will take to heal if I don't do any workout for my shoulder .

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Hi dear, Consult a good physiotherapist nearby you and start taking treatment for this. It's fully manageable. ...  Read More

Is the surgery must be required for this full thickness tear off of distal supraspinatus tendon or is there any other way to diagnos the injury? MRI report is attached

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Best way to diagnose the injury is by clinical examination of your shoulder. The requirement of surgery depends on your symptoms and disability. ...  Read More

Full thickness supraspinatus tear in right shoulder.It is heal on its own or it needs surgery .please suggest me

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If its full thickness tear and u cannot lift your arm it needs surgery ...  Read More

Reported a shoulder pain after falling and USG-Shoulder and X-ray was done and the impression shows as below. "Complete tear of supraspinatus tendor with retraction of tendon and mild fatty atrophy of muscle. Partial thickness tear of infraspinatus tendon." Doctor suggested a key hole surgery and need second opinion for the same.

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Adviced surgery - Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair ...  Read More

As per MRI done 2 months before, I am suffering from "near full thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon tear" left shoulder. Presently on medication and physiotherapy. But no satisfactory relief. Stiffness and pain in shoulder. Shoulder is frozen, is it due to tendon tear.? I am 43yrs male.

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Frozen shoulder is an entirely different diagnosis. Are u diabetic? Its usually a self limiting condition which improves with time with appropriate treatment. ...  Read More

I am 45 year old lady. My MRI report of left shoulder says Complete tear of supraspinatus tendon at its insertion with grade I retraction of tendon ends. Distance between tendon ends being 0.8cm Does this could be recovered by physiotherapy?? Or surgery is must??

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Generally symptoms improve with physiotherapy but at your age it's better to get shoulder arthroscopy done..repair of tendon. Till now retraction not much. So surgery will have very good results ...  Read More

Can anyone tell us the % of supraspinatus tendon partial thickness tear in the attached imaging? And do you think the tendon can be healed with shoulder brace+shoulder strengthening exercises+physiotherapy+pain meds? Or an arthroscopic surgery is required?

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Please share the mri report and the symptoms u have. ...  Read More

Complete tear of the supraspinatus tendon from its attachment of the humeral head. The retraction is approximately by 1.2 cm.

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Only tear is not important. Even restriction of movts is imp. Y poo it tear has been there since how long and other things. Many pts even with complete tear don't need surgery. They do well with phys ...  Read More

Met with accident on 02/01/2017,and doctor told me there is a tear of supraspinatus tendon muscle advised me rest for 30 days, rest taken and other observe almost no pain in my shoulder, can I do workouts like thread mill and gymnastic please suggest?

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Yes, bt under supervision. Consult the same doc whom u saw initially. ...  Read More

According to my MRI report,I have a full thickness tear of ACL ,I want to Know can it repair without surgery.

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Yes ...  Read More

Hi, I recently am diagnosed with a partial acl tear on my right knee. I have pain during the walk (2.5/5) and sometimes the knee buckling happens,and a feeling of twisting the knee on a pivoted movement.I am 30 years old (86kgs,164cm height). On a daily basis the pain scale is 2.5/5, will I be able to heal the acl tear naturally? Please help me on

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Need Clinical Examination to assess ACL injury Use Hinge Knee Brace Avoid Squating Position and Crossed leg Sitting ...  Read More

53-year-old lady with severe right shoulder pain and weakness. MRI shows full-thickness supraspinatus tendon tear with retraction, infraspinatus tendinosis, joint fluid, and AC joint arthritis. Need advice on surgery vs physiotherapy and best treatment plan.

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If there is complete tear of tendon and retraction is there, it is necessary to undergo surgery and no physiotherapy and medications will help, ...  Read More

Does surgery immediately needed for retinal tear and detachment? How soon we need to do this? I noticed the black spot ten days ago. If i wait for a couple of months, will it get worse and cause any vision issues

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First get confirm whether it is tear or detachment. Get completely examined by near ophthalmologist. Get consulted by nearby vitreoretinal specialist. ...  Read More

ACL High grade partial thickness tear /near complete tear in MRI plz sug for compulsory surgery or not

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In majority of cases surgery is required. ...  Read More

Full thickness tear of acl showing in mri please tell me about that what can I do right now My body balance is ok

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When was the injury ? ...  Read More

I am diagnosed by full thickness partial tear of supraspanitus tear in shoulder. Consulted a orthopedic doctor and it said that required surgery. I dont want to go for surgery.can anyone have idea how to treat it without surgery

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You can do rottater cuff strengthening exercises.. It can help you.. ...  Read More

Is medicine alone enough to cure supraspinatus tendinitis or physioptherapy is also must ,kindly let me know

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Medicine are given to reduce the inflammation ...  Read More

Is shoulder sling necessary to be used for the cure of supraspinatus tendinitis , Kindly let me know

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No . Sling is required in acute stages of there is severe pain for 2-3 weeks till the pain subsides ...  Read More

Xray of right shoulder shows sclerosis of greater tuberosity suggestive of supraspinatus tendinitis in 74 yrs person..medicines or physiotherapy or surgery ..what is advisable kindly let me know

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Medicine and physiotherapy ...  Read More

I have my leg injured 2 weeks before. I got MRI for myself, and I have my right knee ACL full thickness tear. The doctor has suggested me ACL Reconstruction surgery. Please suggest if there is any treatment to avoid surgery.

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As you are young, it’s better to undergo surgical reconstruction for best results . ...  Read More

Does high grade partial thickness tear of ACL require surgery or can it get healed on its own? There is evidence of focal cortical discontinuity with impaction seen in the posterior tibial plateau with adjacent bone marrow edema in the tibial condyle which appears hyperintense on T2/PDFS with small suspicious bony fragment in the adjacent posterior

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ACL RECONSTRUCTION WITH REPAIR POST ROOT OF LATERAL MENISCUS IF UNSTABLE ON PROBING ...  Read More

Please suggest whether surgery is mandatory if knee Acl full tear, What may be the cost for Acl surgery.

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I could help you but u might need to share your mri n a video consultation would be required for discussion about the surgery ...  Read More

He is patient of ADPKD, Hypertension, Pnemoima, sugar, Left Hand Neuroprexiya. He found Covid postive on 11/5/21 and negative on 28/5/21.And heart working is 35 to 40 percentage. These are following observations of left head MRI OBSERVATIONS: • Focal high grade partial thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon is seen, near greater tuberosity w

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Hi Rotator cuff tear is a muscle tear usually repaired by surgery to get good shoulder movement ...  Read More

Hi, My mother is feeling pain in her right shoulder, ultrasound reveals that full thickness incomplete tear of the insertional fibres of Supraspinatus Tendon measuring approx 5x5 mm. We had shown the report to a doctor and they gave two option for treatment, first is PRP ( platlet rich plasma) treatment and 2nd is surgery. Can you please advise

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Incomplete ruptures of supraspinatus tendons are better managed conservatively. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investiga ...  Read More

I tore my right acl 2 months back. I was quite stable and my mri reports shows near full thickness tear of femoral attachment . I am a homemaker , not undergone surgery. I am stable And have a little pain and light stiffness inside knee . When can I start jogging or treadmill running

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Can start anytime. If instability or pain does not let you do that, then go for surgery. ...  Read More

Full thickness supraspinatus tear in right shoulder.please tell me it is heal on its own or surgey is necessary. Please suggest if there is any other option.

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You need continuous physiotherapy for two weeks in which ultrasonic therapy,interferential therapy nd cupping therapy with strengthening ex’s help you lots to fully recover f rotator cuff ...  Read More

One month ago I met with a accident and my MRI says ACL near full thickness tear, Meniscus tear and ligaments sprain. But doctor recommend to do exercise to strengthen my muscles and I was doing that and I was able to walk and there is no notice of knee swelling. But last week on the side of my knee I noticed heat boils due to that again my knee go

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Hello Practo User, The pictures you posted show that there is a skin infection locally. It is not related to your ACL injury which happened in the past. Don't apply anything on wound,keep it clean. Se ...  Read More

How long it takes to heal.. When can I be normal if I prefer physiotherapy or if go for surgery.. In another 30 days my marriage

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ACL surgery is not an urgent surgery unless it is associated with a meniscal tear especially a bucket handle tear . Also associated collateral ligament injuries need to be ruled out. If you have only ...  Read More

Yesterday I meet with accident and when I walk my knee slips then I went to hospital there they have asked to take MRI and my Report says near full thickness tear anterior cruciate ligament. What should I do now need to go for surgery or can it be cured by physiotherapy treatment. Please suggest me. Herewith attached MRI report.

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Both possible ...  Read More

As the reports of mri says partial thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon and the tear is of 11mm .does this requires surgery

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Please proceed to do rotator cuff strengthening exercises from youtube. Do it for half hour every day. If exercises are done well, won't need any procedure. ...  Read More

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