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Exercise Physiologist
Hi Michelle,
Bursitises are normally the symptom, not the cause of shoulder issues. In most cases, the bursa can become inflamed and painful due to a mechanical issue with the shoulder joint. So it makes sense that having an injection to the bursa didn't provide much relief, that is because there is most likely a functional problem that is perpetuating the bursal issue.
I would recommend seeing someone who has a good reputation in treating shoulder pain, as they will most likely give you exercises to help you shoulder function better. This will off load the bursa and it will resolve.
I wouldn't worry too much about collarbone inbalances (almost all people have postural imbalances that don't cause them any pain), or getting any scans done, a good therapist can do a thorough functional assessment of your shoulder without needing to see inside it.
Good luck!
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Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hi Michelle,
It can be very difficult to make the diagnosis and as Rob above said: "Bursitises are normally the symptom, not the cause of shoulder issues".
If the injection into the bursa made NO difference, then maybe the bursistis is not the problem. I would suggest a review by a shoulder specialist.
Mark
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