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I believe i have a rotator cuff injury, over night i noticed dark red coloration across the tender points. the pain and immobility is increasing even with rest. is this bruising from the injury? is the redness from the internal injury?

Q: i believe i have a rotator cuff injury, over night i noticed dark red coloration across the tender points. the pain and immobility is increasing even with rest. is this bruising from the injury? is the redness from the internal injury?

: The redness is likely due to the injury and it might become a bruise over time. You need to see orthopedic surgery to get a diagnosis and then treatment. You likely need an MRI if it has not been done yet. GP-do luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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The redness is likely due to the injury and it might become a bruise over time. You need to see orthopedic surgery to get a diagnosis and then treatment. You likely need an MRI if it has not been done yet. GP-do luck to you!

Answered 5/5/2023

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A member asked:

I believe i have a rotator cuff injury, over night i noticed dark red coloration across the tender points. the pain and immobility is increasing even with rest. is this bruising from the injury? is the redness from the internal injury?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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