I’ve gone they the whole process and after two MRIs several years apart I know I have a right shoulder rotator cuff completely torn in one place and partially torn in a couple of others. I had constant pain at about the “8” level.
I am avoiding surgery because of the famously long rehab for shoulders. I did get relief as the result of a cortisone shot administered by an ”interventional radiologist”. The technique is the use of ultrasound to locate the exact location best for the injection. It took a week or so for the pain to subside almost completely.
I now exercise regularly and respect what I can and can’t do using the shoulder. I can’t lift my right arm above shoulder height and the strength of the shoulder is definitely compromised. But I can live with those limitations knowing that the torn muscles will never re-heal and pain can be almost eliminated.
My procedure was done at Medical Imaging and Theraputics under the supervision of Dr. Mark Jacobson (352) 261-5502
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