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Question: Hi,
My wife fell while sking today and hurt her shoulder even thou it hurt she still carried on skiing,
But she's in a lot of pain now and its gone down her arm, it don't seem to be swollen but she's feeling a lot
of discomfort, we fly home tomorrow what's the best thing to do
My wife fell while sking today and hurt her shoulder even thou it hurt she still carried on skiing,
But she's in a lot of pain now and its gone down her arm, it don't seem to be swollen but she's feeling a lot
of discomfort, we fly home tomorrow what's the best thing to do
Brief Answer:
Today shoulder rest and painkillers.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
First, your wife should rest her shoulder and should use painkillers such ibuprofen.
When you get home, she needs to be examined further clinically and by tests such x-rays and nerve conduction study of the affected arm to evaluate any local shoulder traumatic damage of tendons, muscles and any nerve damage.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Today shoulder rest and painkillers.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
First, your wife should rest her shoulder and should use painkillers such ibuprofen.
When you get home, she needs to be examined further clinically and by tests such x-rays and nerve conduction study of the affected arm to evaluate any local shoulder traumatic damage of tendons, muscles and any nerve damage.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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