Impingement Syndrome

[yelenots]

My Doctor thinks I may be suffering from this in my shoulder and has told me I may have to have a MRI scan if this latest cortisone injection doesnt work! I had the inj two weeks ago and still no relief.
Has anyone else suffered with this and what treatments are available? I don't fancy an operation! Thanks

[Buenchico]

I'm out of my depth here but the NHS website suggests that your doc is probably referring to a possible rotator cuff tear. The site states that, while 50% of such cases may require surgery, keyhole techniques may well be applicable (making it a relatively minor op).

Start here:
http://www.nhs.uk/Con...ges/Introduction.aspx
then click through the links in black type (in particular 'Treatment'), to see if anything there helps.

Chris

[yelenots]

Thanks Chris - very helpful website!

[Jemisa]

(Hello Animal, nice to see you back again)


Will try to sort mine out.
jem

[Sqad]

An MRI scan is essential before further treatment is contemplated.

Buenchico has given you a fuller answer.

[China Doll]

I have an impingement in my hip and had a scan as well. I'm having keyhole surgery in feb and doc is going to have not a look and then shave off the bumpy bit... I don't think it's major operation from his point of view but I will have to have some physiotherapy afterwards and I could be off work for six weeks, (but maybe not, depends how I do).