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Having shoulder replaced soon. while folding laundry i heard, felt a load snap and now can't move my arm. what might have happened?
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Tear or rupture: If you have significant degenerative disease could indicate a labrial tear, tendon rupture or osteophyte fracture causing joint impingement as a loose body.See your orthopedic surgeon
Answered 2/7/2015
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