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I'm having extreme pain inu right shoulder blade when i move or sit in a certain position. came out of no where sitting aty desk at work.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See ortho: You need to get this checked out by an orthopodist- causes ranging from a sprain to a rotator cuff tear. Only an proper exam can tell.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/6/2015

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A member asked:

I'm having extreme pain inu right shoulder blade when i move or sit in a certain position. came out of no where sitting aty desk at work.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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