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What kind of shoulder sprain are we talking about here? i have recently had an accident involving a steel wire and a hard hit to my shoulder, and now, whenever i try to lift my left arm, i can't.
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Inability : Inability to move your arm is a serious issue. The three main issues include a tendon tear, a shoulder dislocation or an injury to the axillary nerve. All of them require further orthopedic management. The strongest possibility of the three is a rotator cuff tear. Seek care as soon as possible.
Answered 10/3/2016
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See a doctor: You need to be evaluated by a physician. This sounds like a possible rotator cuff injury.
Answered 3/29/2013
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