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Could The Pain In Armpit Be Muscular?

I fell backwards on my stairs in my house this morning when I slipped on my PJ s. Heel went out from under me, I grabbed for the rail with my left arm and it was up when I fell and struck the corner on about 7 steps strikeing me under beneath my armpit and again on my upper outside arm. Heard crack when I struck the step. Hurt really bad when I first did it. Came to work anyway but in alot of pain. Hurts to lift my arm up or sideways. Is this just muscular or should I have it checked?
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I have studied your case and II think that you need to see a doctor. There can be following possibilities.
1. Rotator cuff tear - This type of fall can cause rotator cuff tear. These are muscles responsible for shoulder elevation. It will need a ultrasound examination to confirm this diagnosis. If there is a tear then You will need Physiotherapy or surgery according to type of tear.
2. Hair line fracture - This can be a hair line fracture in bone. It can be confirmed by x ray of the scapula. If there is a fracture then you will need immobilisation.
So I would suggest you to get these tests as soon as possible. Till you get these tests done, you should take Brufen tablet for pain relief. Also apply hot water fomentation. Voletran ointment can be applied.
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Could The Pain In Armpit Be Muscular?

I have studied your case and II think that you need to see a doctor. There can be following possibilities. 1. Rotator cuff tear - This type of fall can cause rotator cuff tear. These are muscles responsible for shoulder elevation. It will need a ultrasound examination to confirm this diagnosis. If there is a tear then You will need Physiotherapy or surgery according to type of tear. 2. Hair line fracture - This can be a hair line fracture in bone. It can be confirmed by x ray of the scapula. If there is a fracture then you will need immobilisation. So I would suggest you to get these tests as soon as possible. Till you get these tests done, you should take Brufen tablet for pain relief. Also apply hot water fomentation. Voletran ointment can be applied.