Shoulder Contusion
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Shoulder Contusion Treatment
Treatment for a shoulder
contusion
may include:
Rest:
Sling
Long term immobilization in a sling can lead to
frozen shoulder
.
If you wear a shoulder sling for longer than two weeks make sure you perform shoulder range of motion exercises twice a day to avoid
frozen shoulder
.
Cold compresses
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
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Shoulder Contusion Treatment: Questions For Doctor
Related Topics:
Rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Shoulder A-C separation
Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder fracture
Shoulder injury
Shoulder sprain
Shoulder tendinitis
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Shoulder injury
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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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