Do You Need to See a Doctor for a Separated Shoulder? Take Our Quiz to Find Out

 

If you have recently suffered a separated shoulder, you may be wondering whether or not you need to see a doctor. The good news is that in many cases, a separated shoulder can be treated at home with some simple steps. However, it is always best to consult with a healthcare professional to get their expert opinion. In this quiz, we will ask you a few questions about your injury and provide you with some advice on what to do next. Let’s get started!

Question #1: Do you have pain in your shoulder?

If you answered yes to this question, it is likely that you have a separated shoulder. A separated shoulder is a very common injury, particularly among athletes. The most common symptom of a separated shoulder is pain in the affected area. You may also notice that your arm hangs down slightly lower than usual or that you have difficulty moving your arm. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible so that they can properly diagnose and treat your injury.

 

Question #2: Do you have swelling in your shoulder?

If you answered yes to this question, it is possible that you have a separated shoulder. However, it is also possible that you have another type of injury. Swelling is a common symptom of many different injuries, so it is important to see a doctor so that they can properly diagnose your condition.

 

Question #3: Do you have difficulty moving your arm?

If you answered yes to this question, it is likely that you have a separated shoulder. A separated shoulder often causes the affected arm to hang down slightly lower than usual or to feel weak and difficult to move. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible so that they can properly diagnose and treat your injury.

Question 4: Do you have a deformity in your shoulder?

If you answered yes to this question, it is likely that you have a separated shoulder. A separated shoulder often causes the affected arm to hang down slightly lower than usual or to have a deformity, such as the appearance of a bump on the shoulder. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible so that they can properly diagnose and treat your injury.

Question #5: Do you have numbness or tingling in your arm?

If you answered yes to this question, it is possible that you have a separated shoulder. However, it is also possible that you have another type of injury. Numbness or tingling is a common symptom of many different injuries, so it is important to see a doctor so that they can properly diagnose your condition.

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. A separated shoulder is a very common injury, but it can often be treated at home with some simple steps. However, it is always best to consult with a healthcare professional to get their expert opinion. In this quiz, we have asked you a few questions about your injury and provided you with some advice on what to do next. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.


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Dr. Chen sees patients at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital Center for Sports Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He is a board-certified Pediatrician and Sports Medicine Doctor that specializes in the non-operative medical treatment of a wide variety of various musculoskeletal conditions.  Dr. Chen graduated from St. George’s University School of Medicine and went on to complete Pediatric residency training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey (Rutgers), then went on to fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, one of the perennially top ranked children’s hospitals in the nation. There he provided sideline coverage for NCAA Division I athletics at the University of Cincinnati and Miami University (OH). Since graduating, Dr. Chen has continued his love of sports coverage by volunteering for the San Francisco Marathon, the San Francisco Giant Race, and as the team physician for Northgate High School in Walnut Creek. Being a part of The Center for Sports Medicine allows Dr. Chen quick access to a multidisciplinary team of orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, physiatrists, and physical therapists to return you to your highest functional level quickly and safely. Click here to contact us for your next appointment!

 

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