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Arm Extremely Sore After Fall And Cracking Of Rib Affecting Range Of Motion

I have had a fall after training and cracked a rib and fell on my arm at the same time. The arm is still extremely sore 5 weeks later. Even though rib is considerably better. I had an xray on the shoulder and the report is confusing. It says that there is a subtle irregularity in the bony margins of the bicep groove with the subtle cortical defects suggesting that there has been a fracture and the impaction of a fragment. Increasing density would be consistent with repair. The possibility of associated rotator cuff injury can not be excluded. Is this something that should severely be affecting range of motion 5 weeks later?
Wed, 24 Aug 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.

yes,these findings do affect the range of movements to a large extent, even after months of treatment.

get an mri done to get a detailed idea

Nothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal.

Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime.

Kind Regards,
Dr Mahaveer Patil...(MBBS,MS,Mch)
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Arm Extremely Sore After Fall And Cracking Of Rib Affecting Range Of Motion

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern. yes,these findings do affect the range of movements to a large extent, even after months of treatment. get an mri done to get a detailed idea Nothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal. Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime. Kind Regards, Dr Mahaveer Patil...(MBBS,MS,Mch)