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What Causes Cracking And Popping In Shoulder While Rotating It?

i injured my left shoulder at work i went to the hospital and they did an x-ray and said that i just banged it and to ice it down. now 3 days later my shoulder pops and cracks when i rotate it sometimes sending a twinge down the back of my arm shoulder feels week and tired when i use it
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hi,

It could be a ligament tear or foreign body in the joint. Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI for further assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Cracking And Popping In Shoulder While Rotating It?

Hi, It could be a ligament tear or foreign body in the joint. Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician