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Is it actually true that arm and shoulder injuries will happen instantly?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not always: One interesting thing is that you can have a minor injury one day and not feel significant pain in the shoulder until a few weeks later. In this case the patient may report pain and stiffness. A simple physical exam in the office may lead to a diagnosis of a frozen shoulder (posttraumatic adhesive capsulitis). The inflammation caused by injury makes scar that makes the shoulder stiff and painful.
Answered 4/15/2018
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Some can: Happen instantly and some happen overtime. Both are seen daily in my practice.
Answered 9/26/2013
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