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Symptoms: acute and now constant shoulder pain which lead to swelling in my hand, discolouration and weakness. could this be a rotator cuff injury?

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Dr. Marc Tressler answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Maybe: The description of your symptoms is not a common presentation for a rotator cuff problem. The first thing that comes to my mind with this description is a vascular issue. I think of things like upper extremity deep venous thrombosis and thoracic outlet syndrome. I would have this issue evaluated by a primary care provider soon.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2021

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A member asked:

Symptoms: acute and now constant shoulder pain which lead to swelling in my hand, discolouration and weakness. could this be a rotator cuff injury?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marc Tressler answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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