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A member asked:

I have major pain in my upper arm is this a torn ligament and what type of dr do i need to see. i jokingly say "i can't be cuffed" thats how bad it is?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hmmm: upper arm pain could be a number of things including radiation from the neck, impingement, a cuff injury, biceps tendinopathy, muscle strain, etc,. Best doctor is a specialist in musculoskeletal medicine which is most likely an orthopaedic surgeon, a primary care sports doc

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/22/2017

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