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What Causes Pain And Limited Mobility In Arm?

Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2014

Question: I have been to an orthopedist, had an xray and MRI. I have limited mobility of my arm, especially when I try to move it in a backward angle and pain in my bicep. I also am experiencing pain that radiates to my ear when I accidently move my arm past my range of mobility. Please help. My doctor said it was a sprained ligament, arthritis in my neck and tendonditis.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I want to see your MRI

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your case and I think you are having frozen shoulder with rotator cuff tear.

Before I advise you any thing I want to know little detail about your illness.
1. Do you have any history of trauma or fall?
2. Are you having Diabetes?
3. Please upload your x-ray and MRI reports

Please answer these questions and I will try my best to help you.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (20 hours later)

Thank you for your reply. I will forward my MRI results once I obtain them. I do have to ask if this condition can cause referred pain to my ear and also down my arm into my elbow?

THank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it can cause referred pain

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for accepting my advise.

Your shoulder problem can cause pain in ear and elbow. So it is not unusual for this condition. If you are getting MRI of the shoulder, then please tell your doctor to screen neck also as some times there can be coexisting cervical spondylitis.

I hope this answer will helpful for you. I am waiting for your MRI report.

Thanks.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj