A member asked:

Fell straight on left upper back shoulder &the area over the infraspinatus muscle is swollen &there is sharp pain when muscle in the area is used???

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Contusion: That is a fairly unlikely mechanism to break something, you may have a contusion. I would use rest, ice, and NSAIDs and if it does not get better in 7-10 days or if it hurts with breathing, I would be seen.

Answered 2/23/2015

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