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Bruise In Thigh, Sharp Pain In Shoulder While Extending, Lifting. History Of Fall On Shoulder And Thigh. Advice
Earlier tonight, I was carrying a bunch of stuff and lost my balance and fell on my shoulder and the side of my thigh. I have bruising already on my thigh, but a dot bruise on my shoulder. Problem is, I can't extend, lift, or do anything with my arm without a sharp pain in my shoulder. The bruise on my leg burns and even sitting on my bed feels like something sharp is going into my leg
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
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From description it seems to be soft tissue injury .You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting/putting weight and rest well.
Hope this will helps you. Take care.
From description it seems to be soft tissue injury .You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting/putting weight and rest well.
Hope this will helps you. Take care.
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