Doses over 75 mg do not increase therapeutic effects. Administer high doses with caution and closely observe patient for response. Follow-up reassessment examination is essential 6 weeks after beginning conservative therapy to determine if treatment is successful or if further surgical treatment is needed. Failure of conservative treatment will require surgical intervention. Decreased range of motion may occur.
Surgery results in better function regardless of patient's age.
Refer to physical therapist in conservative treatment and postoperatively. The conservative management of rotator cuff disorders. Management of shoulder impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tears. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. New research changes drug and treatment therapies daily.