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I have a pain in my left shoulder blade and radiates down to my elbow. the pain lasts about an hour and only happens few times a month. i'm 18?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Left shouler: Consider biceps or triceps tendonitis, pinched cervical spine or brachial plexus nerve, cuff tendonitis.

Answered 10/28/2012

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