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If i have a shoulder ligament injury, is it normal for my upper arm to hurt as well as my shoulder?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Yes: Yes, shoulder pathology often causes a referred pain into the lateral, upper arm.

Answered 12/28/2015

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A member asked:

If i have a shoulder ligament injury, is it normal for my upper arm to hurt as well as my shoulder?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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