Bicep Tendon Injury - Proximal?

[Orihc]

Buckley,
You have had this problem now for nearly 9 weeks, you have been having physio twice a week for the past 4 weeks, if this was a simple bicep problem it would have been resolved by now. Obviously this is more complex, the physio should get the MRI just to cover his own backside. GO GET AN MRI. I send for MRI all the time, even if the scan comes back with diagnosis that the physio original said, it will do 2 things. 1) puts your mind at rest and 2) gives the physio a clear cut picture of what is going on and a time frame to work with, i still don't understand why practitioners don't use scans as often as they should.
C

[buckley187]

Buckley,
You have had this problem now for nearly 9 weeks, you have been having physio twice a week for the past 4 weeks, if this was a simple bicep problem it would have been resolved by now. Obviously this is more complex, the physio should get the MRI just to cover his own backside. GO GET AN MRI. I send for MRI all the time, even if the scan comes back with diagnosis that the physio original said, it will do 2 things. 1) puts your mind at rest and 2) gives the physio a clear cut picture of what is going on and a time frame to work with, i still don't understand why practitioners don't use scans as often as they should.
C

Hi Orihc,

I have physio again tonight so I'll insist on an MRI and see what they say and follow your advice. I will keep you informed and let you know the outcome!

I thought I should have had a scan a long time ago...

They did say I can see a consultant if this problem continues, either way I need to do something.

Thanks very much for your advice and comments.

[buckley187]

Ok well see a physio last night and after me having a bit of a moan he has agreed that I need to see a consultant. He said that I may just have a steroid injection (something I'm not keen on). I specifically asked for an MRI as I want to know what is exactly wrong with my shoulder/bicep tendon before they stick a needle into me.

I'm still in pain, although not as much but it's a very long winded process!

So that's me at the moment! Thanks for all your responses and for taking the time to look through my posts.

[Konradslavinskis]

Buckley,

While you are waiting for your MRI and also appointment, are you doing any strengthening work for your rotator cuff muscles? Has the physio checked for posterior capsule tightness and also scapulohumeral rhythm? Please remember that regardless of the MRI or appointment you will need to fixed the stuctures that have been effected by the actual injury. So make sure that you get as strong as you can (safely and non aggravating). The MRI will give you a strcture but you may need help eg. CSInjection to help settle the pain to allow you to strengthen.

Enjoy

Konrad