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Can Severe Shoulder Pain With Upper Arm Unable To Touch Or Bare Weight A Fracture Sign ?
I fell 3 days ago,miss the top step and fell from about 3ft, landed on right side.then later that day i fell again, trip over a block and landed in rocks. again right side. my shoulder is hurting bad. my upper arm, i cannot touch and cannot bare weight on it. just had aneck fusion 16 wks ago, they basically put a cage in my neck.do you think i fracture anything?
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Hello,
The symptoms can be related to the fall. It might be a fracture based on your symptoms. An x ray is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to avoid movements that can trigger the symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms can be related to the fall. It might be a fracture based on your symptoms. An x ray is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to avoid movements that can trigger the symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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