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A box fell on my shoulder pretty harshly it was over 100 pounds. should i see a doctor? the bone right before joint is in pain.
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Yes: Though it may very well be just a contusion there is a possibility that that injury caused your collar bone to break. Sometimes an injury of this sort can put traction and cause a nerve injury as well.
Answered 7/3/2013
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