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Rotator cuff tear symptoms but MRI and X-ray says no tears

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tomeka0915
tomeka0915

If someone could help me with what is going on. I have every symptom of a rotator cuff tear but the imagery says no tears. My range of motion is severely off and its also pulling from my neck under arm pit to my palm with numbness and tingling in fingertips.

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  • arj50436
    arj50436 tomeka0915

    Posted

    That sounds horribly painful, very much like some kind of nerve issue. My shoulder pain ran from my bicep down my arm and I think that really it's all one nerve but not to numbness which sounds a little scary. I don't think that the MRI always shows everything. but honestly, your doctor is the best source for advice. 

  • mia98887
    mia98887 tomeka0915

    Posted

     If you’re in pain and you have all those symptoms, and your surgeon doesn’t want to do anything about it, I would get a second and maybe a third opinion. My surgeon is so good at what he does he knew I had a tear without an MRI. He could tell by my symptoms because this is what he specializes in. Definitely get another opinion something doesn’t sound right. 
    • tomeka0915
      tomeka0915

      Posted

      I plan on getting another opinion. There's no reason with a normal strain it should affect my range of motion. And 2 doctors are both saying different things.

  • ricochetred
    ricochetred tomeka0915

    Posted

    what was the cause of injury? did you fall or did it come on gradually or with no apparent cause? MRI don't always show tears. My bicep looked ok on MRI but when surgeon went in for rotator tear he said biceps was shredded. Maybe they can run other tests to rule out other areas such as neck MRI or nerve tests. If he recommends no other tests then definitely get another opinion. 

    • tomeka0915
      tomeka0915 ricochetred

      Posted

      Hi,

      I injured it at work. I was reaching up high trying to remove a large yarn wrap. I had my arm, neck and shoulder over extended, due to the size of the cabinet and the location of the wrap. My arm is not long enough to properly reach without severly stretching.

    • ricochetred
      ricochetred tomeka0915

      Posted

      I see. I would try some therapy and if it does not improve maybe a second opinion. 
  • cinda23453
    cinda23453 tomeka0915

    Posted

    Possibly impingement and no tear. Happened to me years ago. I woke up after exercising the following day and couldn’t move my arm, shoulder. I was able to rehab it through physical therapy with no problems. Take the MRI as good news and Proceed with physical therapy. 
  • ED2018
    ED2018 tomeka0915

    Posted

    Agree with others stating that MRIs dont show everything.  I’m 3+weeks post rotator cuff, labrum and bicep tenodesis repair...none showed on MRI...and they removed 3cm of calcium that MRI showed as only 3mm.  6 mos of PT, steroid shots x2 and no improvement...went to a new doctor - tops in shoulder repair and now post extensive shoulder sgy am finally on road to recovery!  Find the best shoulder doc you can, this is such an important joint!  Wish you well!
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