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What Indentation On The Shoulder Blade Be Due To Fracture?

I feel off a ladder about 5 feet. Landed on a wood deck on my shoulder that rubbed off smal area of skin on shoulder blade stopping right up to spine. because deck was 1/2 uneven, it left a narrow 1 inch wide red area that shows impact area, so it seems it might have bumbed up against side of spine but across most of shoulder blade. I lightly bumbed my head in back too. after 3 hours feeling stiff and sore but not really painful on movement. Ice on it, will take ibuprofen now. am I likely to have broken anything, or damaged back? xrays needed or scans?, or if not worse in morning should I not see a doctor.? I am 65
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hi,

I would suggest you to immediately visit your doctor in order to rule out any muscle strain or fracture. Fractures without treatment can tend to cause severe pain and swelling in the following days. X-ray of shoulder and spine should be done to rule out any fractures. Allow rest to the arm until you get treated for your symptoms.Ice pack can be used to reduce discomfort.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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What Indentation On The Shoulder Blade Be Due To Fracture?

Hi, I would suggest you to immediately visit your doctor in order to rule out any muscle strain or fracture. Fractures without treatment can tend to cause severe pain and swelling in the following days. X-ray of shoulder and spine should be done to rule out any fractures. Allow rest to the arm until you get treated for your symptoms.Ice pack can be used to reduce discomfort. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician