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Shoulder Fracture

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Shoulder Fracture Complications

Complications of a shoulder fracture include:

Osteoarthritis of the shoulder
Frozen shoulder:
Shoulder stiffness that results in loss of motion
Persistent shoulder pain
Persistent shoulder numbness:

Axillary nerve injury

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Last Updated: Aug 1, 2008 References

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

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