Brief Answer: I'm worried that you may have a fractured scapula Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Sorry to hear about your injury. It sounds very painful. I would be concerned that you may have fractured your scapula (shoulder blade) . You would need an Xray and possibly a CT scan to make the diagnosis. Most scapula fractures can be managed non-operatively but some if they involve the shoulder joint (glenoid) need to have surgery to prevent arthritis in the joint and/or limitation of motion. In the meantime you could take anti-inflammatory medication and place your arm in a sling to help with the pain. After you seek medical attention to get the necessary investigations done, if there is no fracture or a fracture that does not require operative intervention then you should start physiotherapy as soon as your symptoms will allow to regain your range of motion and prevent further weakness. Best wishes

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Brief Answer: You still need an X-ray Detailed Answer: Hi, If the pain is in your upper arm too it maybe that the shoulder joint is involved in in which case I would encourage you to have an X-ray of your shoulder and scapula. If the X-ray is normal then yes your symptoms will likely improve with time. regards,

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