I just had a MRI of my left shoulder I am 31 years of age. Findings:Acromioclavicular joint: There is trace subacromial/subdeltoid bursal fluid Rotator Cuff: Partial thickness articular sided tear of the distal supraspinatus tendon measuring less than 50% thickness over a segment 1.2 cm mediolateral and 1.2 cm AP at the humeral head a few fibers along the bursal aspect are intact. I am in a lot of pain and am wondering if physical therapy will more than likely be my course of treatment and how bad is this tear ??? Thank you
Hello. Thank you for writing us here. Your report says that the bursa (a fluid filled cavity which lies near to the shoulder joint) has trace amount of fluid. The tendon of the muscle located at the upper part of your scapula bone have mild tear which is near the uppermost part of humerus. The treatment depends on the severity of the injury and in your case, it would take at least 6-8 weeks for complete recovery. You can use ice and heat therapy for pain and also use analgesics like paracetamol. The best medicine you can use is diclofenac spray/ gel. You should also see a physiotherapist and do little exercises for the recovery. And don't put a lot of weight on your shoulder as it would delay the recovery. Best regards, Chat Doctor. 