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Suggest Remedy For Difficulty In Shoulder
Hi, I am having difficulty with my shoulder. I was involved in an explosion in Afghanistan, and now I can t lift my arm to the side past 90 degrees and have no strength in it. This lack of ability isnt caused by pain but rather I just cant. Its kinda like when you try to bend your leg past straight your knee just doesnt let you. I have had MRI s and they show nothing really abnormal. I was wondering if this could be caused by a tbi. The doctors are running out of ideas
Wed, 6 May 2015
hi,You said that the MRis do not show anything.I assume these are shoulder MRIs.This is muscle weakness caused in turn from a nerve injury form the level of the neck or brain. A cervical spine and brain MRI is needed along with EMG studies with help to pinpoint the level of injury which mostly will be at the level of the neck.
A neurological assessment and intensive physiotherapy will be required
A neurological assessment and intensive physiotherapy will be required
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