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What causes popping shoulder, deep shooting pains in the arm, extreme muscle weakness, & inability to move arm? has lasted 7+ years, pain 4-7 day/week

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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

Need Consultation: Go to an orthopedic surgeon doctor for an evaluation of this shoulder. Sounds like you have a frozen shoulder and need to seek treatment now.

Answered 6/13/2013

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A member asked:

What causes popping shoulder, deep shooting pains in the arm, extreme muscle weakness, & inability to move arm? has lasted 7+ years, pain 4-7 day/week

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

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