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shoulder ultrasound
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Physiotherapy
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When supraspinatus tendinopathy needs imagingWhen supraspinatus tendinopathy needs imaging
Supraspinatus tendinopathy is typically diagnosed without imaging; scans are warranted only when symptoms persist after six weeks of conservative treatment, a full-thickness tear is suspected, or surgery is planned.Supraspinatus tendinopathy is typically diagnosed without imaging; scans are warranted only when symptoms persist after six weeks of conservative treatment, a full-thickness tear is suspected, or surgery is planned.
Who treats supraspinatus tendinopathy and when to scanWho treats supraspinatus tendinopathy and when to scan
Supraspinatus tendinopathy presents as gradually worsening outer-shoulder pain, worse with overhead reaching. A load-related tendon change distinct from structural tears, it resolves with physiotherapy in primary care for most patients; imaging and specialist assessment follow only when conservative care has not succeeded.Supraspinatus tendinopathy presents as gradually worsening outer-shoulder pain, worse with overhead reaching. A load-related tendon change distinct from structural tears, it resolves with physiotherapy in primary care for most patients; imaging and specialist assessment follow only when conservative care has not succeeded.
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