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I have a neck injury w/pain. i have a tear in my left rotator cuff, pain in upper chest near left shoulder & back too?

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Neck and shoulder: Could be from either. Start with neck mri or emg. If negative then manage shoulder tear with orthopedics surgery .

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/6/2019

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