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My mother had slipped and twisted her right arm and is unable to move it. The arm pains severely when moving it and cannot be raised upward. X-ray shows no fracture. She's been on muscle relaxants but there has not been much relief. What can the problem be?
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It might have rotator cuff injury or tendon tear... If pain persist take an mri and confirm the diagnosis.... Depend on the findings clinical decision will be made
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