Question 1

My husband has been dealing with shoulder pain for two years now because of gym exercises. The MRI shows a small partial thickness tear in the anterior fibers, no full-thickness tear or tendon retraction, and some fluid in the subacromial bursa along with acromioclavicular arthropathy. Can this be treated with medication or will he need surgery?

Accepted Answer

Partial shoulder tears can often be managed conservatively with rehab‚ÄîMRI review and ortho consult are advised.

Question 2

I'm having severe pain in my right wrist when I twist it clockwise, especially right below the bone that sticks out. It gets really bad when I try to turn doorknobs. What kind of splint or cast should I be using if I want to fix this in a few weeks?

Accepted Answer

You may be experiencing a wrist sprain or strain. To help support and immobilize your wrist, a wrist splint would be beneficial in this case. You can use a wrist splint that is specifically designed to immobilize the wrist joint. Wear the wrist splint consistently, especially during activities that aggravate the pain, like turning door knobs. Additionally, you can also take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (e.g., Advil) to help alleviate the pain and reduce inflammation. However, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 3

How can I tell if my right knee ACL injury needs surgery and how do I figure out how severe the injury is

Accepted Answer

To determine if your ACL injury requires surgery, and its severity, a doctor will typically use a combination of your symptoms, physical examination, and imaging tests like X-rays or MRI. A complete tear or severe instability usually indicates a need for surgery, while minor tears may be managed with physical therapy.

I've had coccyx pain for 6 years now and it's really bothering me. Is there any way to treat it without needing surgery? What options do I have?

Coccyx pain >6 years may respond to cushions, physiotherapy, injections, or ganglion impar block; surgery is rare and last resort.

More Orthopaedics Health Queries

I'm having severe pain in my right wrist when I twist it clockwise, especially right below the bone that sticks out. It gets really bad when I try to turn doorknobs. What kind of splint or cast should I be using if I want to fix this in a few weeks?

How can I tell if my right knee ACL injury needs surgery and how do I figure out how severe the injury is

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