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I had arthroscopy surgery. How long will the pain last?
Query: Hello doctor,I had arthroscopy surgery on my right shoulder approximately five weeks ago. The surgeon repaired a rotator cuff tear, and a labrum tear released one bicep tendon and did not reattach it, and subacromial decompression. The pain is still intense, and I am taking Oxycodone. I just started... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, arthroscopic shoulder rotator cuff repairs can be quite a difficult task post-operatively especially, after the physiotherapy is started. The pain and stiffness usually get better after a month of starting physiotherapy. So, rest after surgery combined with physiothe... Read Full »
How to fix a shoulder impingement?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 39-years-old female. I am obese. I have pain in my left trapezius muscle, shoulder, between the shoulder blades, and the left arm with muscle spasms and trapped nerve. I am taking tablet Aripiprazole for schizoaffective disorder and I had chinese pain massage therapy for two times... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have two ongoing issues, impingement of shoulder and the cervically tapered nerve. I advise you to take a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of neck and shoulder or to get clinical examination. I suggest you to start of with physiotherapy, shoulder setting exercis... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have an artificial disc in my back L5 to S1 and am herniated below and above. I have an artificial left knee, I have had two rotator cuff surgeries, and have really bad arthritis. On top of this, I am divorcing, my mom had a stroke, my dad is in chemo and I just moved and got a new... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Yes, you need to take the following medicines: 1. Tablet Alprazolam (Docusate sodium and Lactose Monohydrate) 0.5 mg once at night for five days before food. 2. Tablet vitamin D 60000 units once a week for eight week... Read Full »
Kindly go through the MRI reports and suggest me a treatment for pain in the shoulders.
Query: Hello doctor, After I fell from my bike, sometimes, I have a little pain in my shoulder. I feel my shoulder is loose. I got an MRI of the shoulder done, and I am attaching the reports. Can I try physiotherapy for the pain? Or do I need to get a surgery? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The MRI film is more helpful than a report on its own. You reported a fall from the bike a few months ago, but you describe little as to what happened immediately after the injury. I nee... Read Full »