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I mentioned that i was in car accident 3yrs ago-numb shoulder 2day-waking up in pain everyday-pain getting worse-torn rotatorpopping noise w/movement?

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Dr. John Baker answered

Specializes in Neurology

Mvc: It sounds like you have both orthopedic (shoulder joint) and neurologic (brachial plexus branches) injury from your car accident. Symptoms should not be any wworse now than they were at time of accident.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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