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I can't lift my arm up past my shoulders?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Rotator cuff: Based on your age and symptoms in one arm this sounds like rotator cuff. Probably need a trial of physical therapy for strengthening and mobility and non steroidal anti inflammatory meds if not contraindicated.
Answered 8/22/2012
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Adhesive capsulitis?: While i agree in part with the first answer, other quite possible conditions include adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) and subacromial bursitis. Also acromio-clavicular joint arthritis is possible. I always inject with corticosteroids first. If your motion and pain return to normal, great. If not, the more expensive options (MRI) would be considered. Finally, did the onset occur quickly?
Answered 11/16/2015
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