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Shoulder Tendinitis

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Shoulder Tendinitis Treatment

Treatment for shoulder 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 two weeks 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 shoulder tendinitis
Physical therapy for shoulder tendinitis:

Maintain range of motion with Codman exercises
Exercises to strengthen the shoulder muscles

Occupational therapy for shoulder tendinitis
Surgery for shoulder tendinitis:

Arthroscopic repair of shoulder tendons

Shoulder tendinitis clinical trials

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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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