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Broken shoulder blade

Broken shoulder blade: Introduction

A break or fracture of the shoulder blade bone. The shoulder blade or scapula is the large flat bone in the top portion of the back. The shoulder blade connects the arms to the chest. The shoulder blade is one of the bones that is rarely broken.

Symptoms of Broken shoulder blade

• Shoulder pain
• Swollen shoulder
• Bruised shoulder
• Bleeding shoulder
• Weak shoulder
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Diagnostic Tests for Broken shoulder blade

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Broken shoulder blade: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Causes of Broken shoulder blade

• Accident
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Treatments for Broken shoulder blade

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Latest Treatments for Broken shoulder blade

• Immobilization
• Open reduction and internal fixation
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News Archives for Broken shoulder blade

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Broken shoulder blade: Broader Related Topics

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Stories from Users Related to Broken shoulder blade

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