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I have a purple ring going around my shoulder. it appeared after i had a dislocation. is it a broken blood vessel?

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Likely a bruise: A shoulder dislocation results in tearing vascular tissues in and around the shoulder. The bleeding cn cause bruising or discoloration.

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Answered 12/17/2014

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A member asked:

I have a purple ring going around my shoulder. it appeared after i had a dislocation. is it a broken blood vessel?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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