A member asked:

Good morning, fell from the top of my stairs all the way down, probably about 10 steps. my left shoulder is in excruciating pain. can't lift my arm?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Absolutely need: to be examined by a physician trained in trauma evaluation. More than just a shoulder injury is possible. Try to splint arm and prevent unnecessary movement and make arrangements to be seen in an ED or good urgent care facility.

Answered 2/24/2019

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