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A member asked:

I had a shoulder dislocation about 8 years back. i recently went skiing and pulled my arm. for last 2 weeks, i have been having discomfort. next step?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Have it evaluated: Have the shoulder evaluated. An orthopedist would be a good place to start. It could be a simple bursitis or tendinitis or something more serious.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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See an orthopedic: Surgeon, some time those dislocation could leave impression on the bone and cause some problem.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/6/2014

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