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What Is The Best Course Of Action After Injury To The Left Shoulder?

I JUST was trying to get the seat adjusted on my new bike... it slipped and i fell over, hitting the fender of my neighbors car with my right shoulder. i don t think there is damage to the socket, but something is either broken or dislocated. What woulud be the best course of action at ths point ??
Mon, 19 Dec 2022
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

Apply ice pack, take OTC analgesics. Apply diclofenac ointment. Rest and get the X-ray done.

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

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Is The Best Course Of Action After Injury To The Left Shoulder?

Hi, Apply ice pack, take OTC analgesics. Apply diclofenac ointment. Rest and get the X-ray done. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon