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What Causes Rotator Cuff Injury?
I pulled something in my shoulder arm joint trying to open a very heavy glass door. Can that cause a rotator cuff injury or could it be something else. Happened today. Pain level 4-5 .if there is a charge for this question to be answered then forget it I will just wait and see
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
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there is very little chance of rotator cuff injury. You may have sprained the rotator muscles. Start tab diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice a day for pain relief for at least 3 days. If not relieved ultrasound of the rotator cuff should be done to confirm diagnosis.
there is very little chance of rotator cuff injury. You may have sprained the rotator muscles. Start tab diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice a day for pain relief for at least 3 days. If not relieved ultrasound of the rotator cuff should be done to confirm diagnosis.
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