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shoulder injuries
A 47-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered
39 years experience Sports Medicine
Variable: The pain could be things as simple as
a contusion, tendonitis internal derangements, and fractures.
You need a thorough exam, history and
possibl ... Read More

Dr. Shawn Hennigan answered
27 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Tendonitis: The most common shoulder injuries include rotator cuff tendons. Other common injuries include to biceps, labrum, or bone/joint. Fortunately, most reso ... Read More
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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered
34 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Shoulder: Rotaror cuff and labral injuries. Shoulder blade and collar bone separation and shoulder dislocation.
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Craig Morton answered
18 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Depends: Simple conditions such as tendonitis or buristis usually heal with time. A torn rotator cuff or labrum may require surgery if conservative treatment ... Read More

Dr. Brian Badman answered
25 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Depends: Really depends on nature of injury. A torn rotator cuff or labrum will not heal. They can progress and become larger and more problematic. If the t ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Gregory Harvey answered
38 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Shoulder injuries: The most common shoulder injuries are rotator cuff tears, dislocations, and fractures.

Dr. Christopher Piller answered
27 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Quite a few: They can range from relatively minor to quite serious. Inflammation causing bursitis or tendinitis of the rotator cuff, sprains of the rotator cuff or ... Read More
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Dr. Shawn Hennigan answered
27 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Many: That is too general of a question. You may wish to consult a textbook.
A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Daniel Mass answered
46 years experience Hand Surgery
Several: Shoulder dislocations, fractures, and rotator cuff tears are the most common shoulder injuries.
A 33-year-old male asked:

Dr. Edward Hellman answered
29 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
See below: The term shoulder defines the area of the body in which the upper extremity is connected to the torso. This area includes the proximal humerus, the s ... Read More
A 33-year-old male asked:

Dr. Edward Hellman answered
29 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
See below: The term shoulder defines the area of the body in which the upper extremity is connected to the torso. This area includes the proximal humerus, the s ... Read More
A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Daniel Mass answered
46 years experience Hand Surgery
Many : Large rotator cuff tears in a young people, unstable dislocations or multiple dislocation, displaced fractures all should be considered for surgery.
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A 15-year-old female asked:

Dr. Qamar Khan answered
17 years experience Pain Management
Hard to say: If you are worried about it I would get in evaluated. It can be as little as a bursitis or tendonitis or worse like a muscle tear, etc.
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jack Choueka answered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Theraband exercise: When rehabilitating shoulder injuries theraband exercises are helpful in restoring strength and motion to the shoulder. If the shoulder is very stiff ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Daniel Mass answered
46 years experience Hand Surgery
Immobilize: Strap or tape the arm to the chest until you can get professional help.
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