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Repeat bouts of sharp pain under left collarbone that spreads to left neck & shoulder. painkillers, heat & massage don't work. no previous trauma.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Shoulder pain: Consider pectoralis strain, trapezius strain, cuff tear, ac joint sprain, referred cervical radicular pain. Check with your orthopedic surgeon with additional imaging.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 3/24/2013

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A member asked:

Repeat bouts of sharp pain under left collarbone that spreads to left neck & shoulder. painkillers, heat & massage don't work. no previous trauma.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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