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Shoulder tendonitis is an inflammation of your rotator cuff or biceps tendon. Your rotator cuff consists of the muscles and tendons in your shoulder that connect your upper arm bone to your shoulder blade.
Your injury may range from mild inflammation to severe inflammation of most of your rotator cuff. When the rotator cuff tendon becomes inflamed and thickened, it is also called rotator cuff tendonitis. The tendon can get trapped under the top bone of your shoulder (the acromion), which is formed by part of your shoulder blade (the scapula).
At IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, our board-certified physicians treat shoulder tendonitis with non-surgical, image-guided options aimed at relieving pain and restoring movement.
Shoulder tendonitis is often caused by a tendon being pinched by nearby structures. The condition often occurs in certain sports that require your arm to move over your head repeatedly. Such sports include baseball, weightlifting, volleyball, racket sports, and certain swimming strokes.
Symptoms may be a bit different for each person. Symptoms may include:
Inability to hold your arm in certain positions
Shoulder pain or soreness
Pain at night
The symptoms of shoulder tendonitis may seem like other conditions or health problems. Always talk with your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
Your healthcare provider will take a full health history and do a physical exam. You may also need diagnostic tests such as:
X-ray. Invisible electromagnetic energy beams produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film.
Ultrasonography. High-frequency sound waves create an image of some part of the inside of your body.
MRI. Large magnets and a computer make detailed images of organs and structures in your body.
If treatment is not started when your pain and discomfort are fairly mild, problems may develop. These may include:
Pain that interrupts your sleep
Loss of strength or motion in your affected arm
Trouble doing things that require moving your injured arm behind your back or overhead. This includes doing things such as fastening zippers or buttons. Or placing objects in high places.
Shoulder tendonitis is an inflammation of your rotator cuff or biceps tendon. It often results from your tendon being pinched by nearby structures.
You can get shoulder tendonitis from playing certain sports that require the arm to move over the head repeatedly.
Symptoms can include not being able to hold your arm in certain positions and pain or soreness in your shoulder.
Diagnosis can be made from a health history, physical exam, and tests such as X-ray and MRI.
Treatment may include rest, medicines, strengthening exercises, ultrasound therapy, and corticosteroid shots.
Surgery is used for severe injuries or tears.
IROSM was created to provide advanced orthopedic regenerative medicine in a patient-centered setting.
The board-certified physicians at IROSM are highly experienced in treating shoulder tendonitis and rotator cuff injuries using precision image-guided technology. For appropriate patients, we offer non-surgical and regenerative options, including PRP, as alternatives to shoulder surgery. Our physicians always put the patient’s needs first in a complete, patient-centered process that includes an in-depth consultation with a medical doctor and continuous follow-up after treatment, with personalized physical therapy protocols if needed.
To find out whether non-surgical treatment is right for your shoulder, call (954) 751-6990 or book a consultation with the team at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale.
3333 W Commercial Blvd, Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL
