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Long-term pain and swelling 5-years post-op orif for proximal humeral fracture. pain on 180 deg rom. how to manage?

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Conservative: Initial treatment should be topical nsaid (pennsaid, voltaren (diclofenac) gel) and physical therapy. If that fails then add injection of cortisone. If you are still not better get an MRI to see if you have a rotator cuff tear.

Answered 1/14/2015

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