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What Causes Dislocation Of The Collar Bone Despite Having Normal X-ray?
Question: i had a fall in my shoulder last year and left a bump on my clavicle it was xrayed no issues found the other day i was moving my arm and it felt like my shoulder popped out and in again now my collar bone is sticking up at my neck/chest i do have a sharp chest pain since and my shoulder is sitting lower than the other one could you give any indication to what type of injury this is
Brief Answer:
Suspecting a glenoid labrum tear or shoulder dislocation
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. This could be a glenoid labrum tear (shoulder joint tear) or a shoulder dislocation. A physical examination along with an X-ray of the region now (I know it was conducted earlier, but that was before this incident took place right?).
Try and rest your shoulder, and a shoulder and arm immobilising bandage which should prevent any further damage which can occur with movement if the joint hasn't been reduced to the correct position.
I hope this helps clear your doubts and you find it helpful. If you have any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Suspecting a glenoid labrum tear or shoulder dislocation
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. This could be a glenoid labrum tear (shoulder joint tear) or a shoulder dislocation. A physical examination along with an X-ray of the region now (I know it was conducted earlier, but that was before this incident took place right?).
Try and rest your shoulder, and a shoulder and arm immobilising bandage which should prevent any further damage which can occur with movement if the joint hasn't been reduced to the correct position.
I hope this helps clear your doubts and you find it helpful. If you have any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i have an appointment with my gp on thursday would it be ok to then to get looked at or should i go to hospital for an xray
Brief Answer:
You can wait sir, just make sure you rest the region well enough
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
I think thats okay, but make sure you do not hurt the region or physically stress it or put pressure on it, which is why I suggested an immobilising bandage if you can get one for yourself sir. But other than that, no serious emergency requiring any immediate/urgent reporting to a medical centre.
Best wishes.
You can wait sir, just make sure you rest the region well enough
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
I think thats okay, but make sure you do not hurt the region or physically stress it or put pressure on it, which is why I suggested an immobilising bandage if you can get one for yourself sir. But other than that, no serious emergency requiring any immediate/urgent reporting to a medical centre.
Best wishes.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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