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Supraspinatus Tendinitis - Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Diagnosis & Tests

How is the injury recognized?

The healthcare provider will want to know when the pain occurs, and if anything helps the pain. Based on the medical history and physical exam, the provider may order a number of tests, such as:

joint x-ray

MRI

arthrogram or an arthroscopy, in which a small fiberoptic tube is inserted into the shoulder to allow the doctor to see inside the joint

blood tests, including a complete blood count or CBC, to check for infection

biopsy of any fluid near the rotator cuff

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