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It has been 16 weeks since i broke my upper humerous- avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity, i am still experiencing pain what's going on?

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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See your doctor: Several possibilities. It's possible that it has not healed it that it has healed in a position that causes shoulder impingement. Your orthopedic surgeon can evaluate this with an exam and x-rays. Mri might be helpful if x-rays look ok.

Answered 1/12/2016

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