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Suggest Treatment For Painful Dent On Shoulder
Question: I noticed a dent about 3" below my shoulder It is painful, and the pain continues down to the elbow. Can you please tell me what the problem is and how to stop the pain. thank you
Brief Answer:
Can be a muscle tear.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The appearance of dent below the shoulder can be due to mild detachment of the muscle from the bone due to excessive stress and strain in the area. An MRI scan will help in confirming the diagnosis.
The pain can be stopped with immobilization of the arm. You can use an arm sling for it. Avoid all painful movements. Do take a mild pain killer and ice the area for earlier relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a muscle tear.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The appearance of dent below the shoulder can be due to mild detachment of the muscle from the bone due to excessive stress and strain in the area. An MRI scan will help in confirming the diagnosis.
The pain can be stopped with immobilization of the arm. You can use an arm sling for it. Avoid all painful movements. Do take a mild pain killer and ice the area for earlier relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
will this require surgery to correct. If so, how long will I be laid up in the hospital and at home?
Brief Answer:
Surgery is not needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It usually does not need a surgical repair. Rest and medicines help in recovery in 3-4 weeks.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Surgery is not needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It usually does not need a surgical repair. Rest and medicines help in recovery in 3-4 weeks.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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