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If the transverse humeral ligament is damaged or torn, can you find out by palpating the area, feeling the lig., and comparing it the uninjured side?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Scan: It's better you get a scan to confirm the damage, if at all there is one.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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