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  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I have atrophy and weakness in my left supraspinatus muscle. One doctor recommended suprascapular surgery, but another said it's just an infection and advised physiotherapy instead. I'm confused about what to do should I go for surgery or stick with physiotherapy?

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for P/E ORTHO specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Orthopaedician

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