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SHOULDER PAIN

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint with a large range of movement. Such a mobile joint tends to receive more
Strains from overexertion
Tendonitis from overuse
Shoulder joint instability
Dislocation
Collar or upper arm bone fractures
Frozen shoulder
Radiculopathy
impingement syndrome
Arthritis

                                        Diagnostic Tests

Narrowing of the spinal canal, fractures and instability of the spinal column.

MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging is a noninvasive procedure that can reveal the detail of neural (nerve-related) elements.

Myelography/CT scanning: Sometimes used as an alternative to MRI

Electrodiagnostic studies: Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) are sometimes used to diagnosis
neck and shoulder pain, arm pain, numbness and tingling.

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