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A member asked:

Someone grabbed/squeezed my shoulders hard the acromion and humeral head i think, could this make the bone smaller?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

No: Someone grabbing you would not make the bone smaller. Any temporary decrease in size would just be soft tissue. If you're concerned about possible fractures, I'd get an x-ray for peace of mind.

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Answered 11/28/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: That would not diminish bone size.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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No: That would not make the bone smaller.

Answered 11/25/2014

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