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My right arm is still heavy after 3 months after shoulder dislocation. what should i do?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Followup: I would certainly arrange for a followup appointment. In the same injury in which you dislocated your shoulder, you could have potentially torn your rotator cuff or injured your axillary nerve.

Answered 1/18/2016

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ortho evaluation now: You may have a concomitant issue involving the rotator cuff region of your shoulder. the incidence of rotator cuff injuries in conjunction with shoulder dislocations is know to increase in the fifth decade. A thorough examination and appropriate imaging (X-rays and MRI) is likely indicated.

Answered 3/15/2016

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Post shoulder disloc: You need to be seen by a shoulder specialist. You may have a stretched nerve as a consequence of the injury, although many of those nerve injuries r temporary u need to be checked and monitored.

Answered 1/27/2016

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Physical therapy.: Generally physical therapy is prescribed following a shoulder dislocation.

Answered 11/27/2017

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