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Shoulder Contusion

Symptoms

Shoulder Contusion Symptoms

Symptoms of a shoulder contusion include:

Shoulder bruise
Shoulder pain (unilateral)
Shoulder swelling
Shoulder tenderness
Shoulder stiffness

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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Shoulder Contusion References:

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Tull F, Borrelli J Jr. Soft-tissue injury associated with closed fractures: evaluation and management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2003 Nov-Dec;11(6):431-8.