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My shoulder is popping and grinding with no pain, what can this be? it only happens when rotating the shoulder like a windmill.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Popping sound: The grinding and popping may be due to a subluxation (partial dislocation) of the head of your humerus (upper arm)

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/13/2018

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