Hi doctor, My hardworking mother, aged 62 years has a history of diabetes for the past 10 years and occasional shoulder pain for the past eight years. A month ago she lifted my son's heavy school bag and got severe shoulder pain, restricting it's movements. We got the MRI done last week. I have attached the reports. Can this problem be solved by giving adequate rest to the hand or physiotherapy? Or is surgery a must? If yes, what is the success rate of surgery in this case?
Hi. Based on the MRI report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is a full thickness tear of supraspinatus with retraction. For further queries consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online -->