I sprianed (so I'm told) my rotator cuff aprox 3 weeks ago. I still have swelling and deformity in the scapular area. I do a very physical job and am supposed to return to work next week. I still have a lot of pain whenever I use my arm, but especially when reaching over my head or behind my back. I do the exercises that were given to me at physio, but have seen very little improvement. Any idea how much longer this will take before I regain normal function? (or if I should be making a lot of noise at the doctors office - I think this injury is worse than what I've been told)
2006-08-15 09:21:25 · 8 answers · asked by nymphetamine1978 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Most of your pain should subside in a period over 8-12 weeks...however, the rotator cuff has a very poor blood supply and it may give you "trouble" for 6 months to a year. Regarding an MRI: it would not be necessary right away unless you were unable to elevate the arm past shoulder level or bring it out to the side past shoulder level. These signs are more consistent with a complete rupture of the tendon. If your pain persists in significant amounts beyond the time mentioned above, an MRI could also rule out a partial tear.
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I sprianed (so I'm told) my rotator cuff aprox 3 weeks ago. I still have swelling and deformity in the scapular area. I do a very physical job and am supposed to return to work next week. I still have a lot of pain whenever I use my arm, but especially when reaching over my head or behind my...
2015-08-05 22:14:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar situation occur for me. Depending on your age, doctors don't think you can cause any major damage. Have you had an MRI of the shoulder? If not, I would be asking loudly for one. It took me several years to get the doctor's attention but once I did, I had surgery to repair the tear shortly thereafter. Sometimes you have to be your own advocate with the doctor. He can't feel what you feel so he doesn't truly understand. I would ask for them to do an MRI and then ask for it to be read by a radiologist and not just your doctor. If this doctor is a workers' compensation doctor, I would go to your family physician to get the MRI started.
2006-08-15 09:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by hbennett76 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It took me five months to recover. Had physical therapy for two months. The PT taught me several exercises to do at home also. Still have to be careful about lifting with that arm.
Yes, talk with your doctor about this problem because it will not heal in just three weeks. Good luck, sounds like you will need it.
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