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Pain In Upper Right Arm Between Shoulder And Elbow. What Can Be Done?

Hi, My partner has pain in his upper right arm, between his shoulder and elbow, sometimes he cannot carry anything with that arm ie shopping bags. There is a small area on his arm the size of a 10p piece which is very painful and tender when you brush gently against it. thank you for your help
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From the symptoms that you have described, it seems to be Rotator cuff tendonitis or shoulder impingement syndrome which causes irritation and inflammation of the rotator cuff and the bursa when doing overhead activity and hence pain.
From your symptoms the possibility of rotator cuff tendonitis is more likely.
Here are some general treatment measures which you can follow:
1) Provide complete rest and avoid overhead activities.
2) Apply cold compresses and take some anti inflammatory pain killer after consulting your doctor.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Pain In Upper Right Arm Between Shoulder And Elbow. What Can Be Done?

Hello, Thanks for your query. From the symptoms that you have described, it seems to be Rotator cuff tendonitis or shoulder impingement syndrome which causes irritation and inflammation of the rotator cuff and the bursa when doing overhead activity and hence pain. From your symptoms the possibility of rotator cuff tendonitis is more likely. Here are some general treatment measures which you can follow: 1) Provide complete rest and avoid overhead activities. 2) Apply cold compresses and take some anti inflammatory pain killer after consulting your doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care