MRI reveals tendinopathy, mild degenerative arthrosis, and small amount of fluid in bursae
My recent MRI reveals tendinopathy, mild degenerative arthrosis, and a small amount of fluid in bursae. This was a relief since my symptoms of pain up to level 7 in the shoulder have gone on for 12 weeks in spite of twice-weekly physical therapy and the performance of my exercises. Fortunately, the pain (on tucking in my shirt or putting on a shirt, washing my hair, etc.) would go away within 2 minutes.
I started a daily dose of Naprosyn and visited the sauna bath 3x/week, avoiding all known triggers of the pain. My orthopedist says I have a bone spur at the AC/glenohumeral joint, minimal fibrosis, long-standing bursitis/tendinitis, and 50% tissue strength.
My questions is: Could arthroscopic surgery be indicated for a 68 year-old man in reasonably good health in order for him to be able to put on a tee-shirt with much reduced pain?
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