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Had Bruising On Both Shoulders And Lower Back Pain. Done X Ray. Are There Degenerative Problems?

I had substantial bruising on both shoulders and my lower back and thighs when I fell down a full flight if stairs with a fright hand extra turn at top about 3 years ago at a friends house one night in pitch black. I am now getting bad pain in both shoulders but especially the left one. Also back pain. X rayed during 1st week of falling cos didn't call ambulance but pain and inability to move were getting worse but nothing broken. Could I now have degenerative problems?
Fri, 25 Oct 2013
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

You have not mentioned about your age in the description. Degenerative changes occuring in the shoulder joints is a rare entity as they are non weight bearing joints. So, degenerative changes develop prior in weight bearing joints like Knee joint and Hip joints.

As you had a fall with injury to both shoulders, there is a possibility of development of Secondary degenerative arthritis. A recent Xray film of the painful shoulders will show up the degenerative changes, if any.

I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Had Bruising On Both Shoulders And Lower Back Pain. Done X Ray. Are There Degenerative Problems?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. You have not mentioned about your age in the description. Degenerative changes occuring in the shoulder joints is a rare entity as they are non weight bearing joints. So, degenerative changes develop prior in weight bearing joints like Knee joint and Hip joints. As you had a fall with injury to both shoulders, there is a possibility of development of Secondary degenerative arthritis. A recent Xray film of the painful shoulders will show up the degenerative changes, if any. I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management. Hope this information is helpful. Good day