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I've had a "pain"/niggle in my right scapula (superior/medial aspect) for five months. occassionally i have tingles in the right shoulder blade. ?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Right shoulder pain: 5 months of persistent pain around ones shoulder blade is of concern in a 32 yo. Possibilities include dysfunction of the surrounding nerves, muscles tendons ,ligaments. The cause of which can be quite a few reasons. It would be best to be evaluated either locally or via a virtual consult,

Answered 3/17/2016

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A member asked:

I've had a "pain"/niggle in my right scapula (superior/medial aspect) for five months. occassionally i have tingles in the right shoulder blade. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

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