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Pain between spine and right shoulder blade when moving arm ? slipped on ice and fell flat on back.

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It could just be: Bruising however fracture of the scapula and the thoracic and lumbar spine are possible if the fall was a hard one. Consider seeing ur pcp if ur pain is getting worse or u have weakness and numbness of ur arms and legs. God bless u!

Answered 4/7/2014

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