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Shoulder pain
Hello Doctor,
I slipped and fell recently. Since then, I have not been able to move my arm behind my back When I try to do so, I feel pain in my shoulder, and my arm only goes a little way—it won't move fully. Could you please evaluate this and advise me on the appropriate treatment?
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Based on your history of a recent fall, pain with reaching your arm behind your back (internal rotation) and restricted shoulder movement could be due to a rotator cuff injury (especially subscapularis), shoulder sprain, labral injury, or less commonly an undisplaced fracture. A clinical examination is essential to identify the exact cause.
Next Steps
I recommend consulting an Orthopaedic Shoulder Specialist as soon as possible. An X-ray of the shoulder should be obtained initially to rule out any fracture or dislocation. If the X-ray is normal but pain and restricted movement persist, an MRI may be required to evaluate the rotator cuff, labrum, and other soft tissue structures. Treatment depends on the diagnosis and may include medications, a short period of sling support, physiotherapy, or surgery in selected cases.
If you would like a detailed assessment, you may book an online consultation with me through Practo. I can review your symptoms, examine your shoulder movements virtually, and guide you regarding the appropriate investigations and treatment plan.
Health Tips
Until you are evaluated, avoid lifting weights or repeatedly forcing your shoulder behind your back, as this may worsen the injury. If you are unable to lift your arm at all, notice a visible shoulder deformity, develop numbness in the arm, or experience severe pain, seek immediate medical attention.
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Get examined by orthopaedician.
Might be some ligamental injury which needs to be addressed
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Might want to get a MRI- shoulder done for further line of treatment
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Get personalised evaluation done
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Get MRI done
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Get xray of affected shoulder first
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Harshavardhan Chandane
Orthopedic Surgeon
21 yrs exp
Thane
Please get an xray done and consult ortho surgeon. You may have a fracture or ligament injury to the shoulder
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