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I'm having crepitus and grinding over my shoulder blades over a year now. i never had injury, had pt but didn't work. what is it?

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Arthritis: The presence of crepitus and grinding in a joint such as a shoulder is usually indicative of arthritis. There may also be some ligimant damage as well. A MRI would provide more information. Generally PT will help with strength and range of montion, but when PT fails the usual last resort is surgery.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

I'm having crepitus and grinding over my shoulder blades over a year now. i never had injury, had pt but didn't work. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Masiello answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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