Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
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Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Treatment
Treatment for rotator cuff
tendinitis
may include:
Rest:
Sling
Long term immobilization in a sling can lead to
frozen shoulder
.
If you wear a shoulder sling for longer than a week make sure you perform shoulder range of motion exercises twice a day to avoid
frozen shoulder
.
Physical therapy will play a major role in avoiding
frozen shoulder
.
Cold compresses
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Narcotic pain medication
Corticosteroid
injections for rotator cuff
tendinitis
Physical therapy for rotator cuff
tendinitis
:
Passive range of motion shoulder exercises
Exercises to strengthen the shoulder muscles
Occupational therapy for rotator cuff
tendinitis
Surgery for rotator cuff
tendinitis
:
Arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff
Rotator cuff
tendinitis
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Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Treatment: Questions For Doctor
Related Topics:
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder A-C separation
Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder contusion
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder fracture
Shoulder injury
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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2008
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Rotator Cuff Tendinitis References:
Hurt G, Baker CL Jr. Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. Orthop Clin North Am. 2003 Oct;34(4):567-75.
Ishii H, Brunet JA, Welsh RP, Uhthoff HK. Bursal reactions in rotator cuff tearing, the impingement syndrome, and calcifying tendinitis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1997 Mar-Apr;6(2):131-6.
Razavi M, Jansen GB. Effects of acupuncture and placebo TENS in addition to exercise in treatment of rotator cuff tendinitis. Clin Rehabil. 2004 Dec;18(8):872-8.
