Shoulder Diagnosis
Please note: This is only a rough guide intended to help you find more information about your possible shoulder injury.
The guide does not claim to be accurate. You will need to undergo a full medical examination for an accurate diagnosis.
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Have you injured your shoulder?
How did you injure your shoulder?
By stretching out suddenly
By lifting a heavy object
I fell onto my elbow or hand
I fell onto the point of my shoulder
Where is the most pain?
It is likely that you have injured your acromioclavicular joint (AC joint)
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Acromioclavicular Joint Injury
When do you get the pain?
When do you get the pain?
When lifting my arm overhead
When lifting my arm overhead
When bringing my arm down from overhead
When bringing my arm down from overhead
I am unable to lift my arm
I am unable to lift my arm
Subacromial Impingement
It is likely that you have Subacromial Impingement
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Rotator Cuff Tear
It is likely that you have a Rotator Cuff Tear
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Rotator Cuff Tear
It is likely that you have a Rotator Cuff Tear
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Rotator Cuff Tear
It is likely that you have a Rotator Cuff Tear
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Subacromial Impingement
It is likely that you have Subacromial Impingement
Subacromial Impingement
It is likely that you have Subacromial Impingement
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It is weak:
You can move your arm by lifting it above your head with your other hand
It is stiff:
You cannot move your arm by lifting it above your head with your other hand
Why are you unable to lift your arm?
It is weak:
You can move your arm by lifting it above your head with your other hand
It is stiff:
You cannot move your arm by lifting it above your head with your other hand
Why are you unable to lift your arm?
Frozen Shoulder
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It is likely that you have a frozen shoulder
Frozen Shoulder
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It is likely that you have a frozen shoulder
Frozen Shoulder
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It is likely that you have a frozen shoulder
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We were unable to provide a likely diagnosis for your shoulder problem.
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We were unable to provide a likely diagnosis for your shoulder problem.
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Where is the most pain?
Is the pain worse with your arm above your head?
AC Joint Arthritis
It is possible that you have AC Joint Arthritis
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The pain you feel may be coming from your neck
If the pain extends down your arm with pins and needles or numbness, please see a medical professional soon.
Does you shoulder feel unstable?
Anterior Instability
It is likely that you have a partial shoulder dislocation with a labral tear
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Anterior Instability
It is likely that you have a partial shoulder dislocation with a labral tear
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Anterior Instability
It is likely that you have a partial shoulder dislocation with a labral tear
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Is your shoulder stiff?
Does your shoulder make grating or creaking noises when you move it?
Shoulder Arthritis
It is possible that you have arthritis of the shoulder
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Does your shoulder click or clunk?
Where is the most pain?
SLAP Tear
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It is likely that you have a SLAP tear (superior labral tear)
Where is the most pain?
Internal Impingement
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You may have Internal Impingement