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Received Pin Shot On Frozen Shoulder. Having Pain And Limited Motion. Cortizone Shot. What Is The Next Step?
I received a pin point shot into my left frozen shoulder w/ torn rotator cuff, 2 weeks ago. Much of the swelling went down, however I do have pain and limited motion. What is my next step? Since I had an MRI, the radiologist knew exactly where to put the needle. FRONT crease of shoulder. it was a cortizone shot, 3 times in, deeper and deeper and had medrol(?) in with the cortisone.
Thanks, Marianne O'Malley
Thanks, Marianne O'Malley
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms are likely to improve gradually after a cortisone shot in next 2-3 weeks. In case the pain and other symptoms persist then the surgical treatment needs to be considered.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms are likely to improve gradually after a cortisone shot in next 2-3 weeks. In case the pain and other symptoms persist then the surgical treatment needs to be considered.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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