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I have sharp pain below shoulder when i lift arm above it or extend it from body particularly vs. resistance. daily ibuprofin tried w/o major benefit?

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Orthopedic surgeon: An orthopedic surgeon may be the best person to help with this problem now. They may oreder an MRI which allows a radiologist to see if the rotator cuff, biceps tendon, or other structures may be injured.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/4/2015

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