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Pain in shoulder. when i lift my arm straight over my head the pain goes down arm to elbow. ?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Thoracic outlet: thoracic syndrome is a condition that is caused by compression of nerves or blood vessels. See your PCP for final diagnosis, treatment or referral.

Answered 10/31/2014

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