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saskskier
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Hey there folks. I am in need of your opinion. This weekend I was skiing, hit a box funny and fell on my right shoulder hard. Initially I thought I either dislocated my shoulder or broke my collarbone. After checking with ski patrol dudes they seemed to think it was alright.

Now, a few days later, I have full range of motion (did the whole time), but it's swollen (a big bump on top of my shoulder, not the joint) and it's pretty stiff and tight and a bit sore.

Any thoughts?
Mar 22 2011 10:53AM
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bangarangmules
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No idea, but if it's really bothering you or it doesn't get better soon I would go see a doctor.
Mar 22 2011 10:56AM
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TonKwon
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Go visit Doctor Green Thumb. Sticky icky ooooeeeeee
Mar 22 2011 10:57AM
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CharlieSheen
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You have a malignant tumor in your brain.
Mar 22 2011 10:58AM
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AR7rider.
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I doubt it. Well at least it has nothing to do with his shoulder.
Mar 22 2011 11:00AM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Good general rule for anything injured is if you have full range of motion you're probably good. Ice it at night and hope the swelling goes down. Could have just torn or bruised something a bit.
Mar 22 2011 11:01AM
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DADDYlongLEGS
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You obviously don't watch enough house
Mar 22 2011 12:28PM
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Deezy
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these threads end up... 99% of the time with someones opinion then "but you should go see a doctor"

and man, i think ull be fine. but go see a doctor... if you're in canada, its free, so why not
Mar 22 2011 12:34PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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bruising and swelling doen't need to occur at the time of an injury, it may occur later.
Mar 22 2011 12:38PM
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qbehr
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bone bruise
Mar 22 2011 12:40PM
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saskskier
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Thanks guys. I'm not too worried about it and might go get it looked at later this week (too much homework right now) or if the swelling doesn't go down. +k for you fine folks.
Mar 22 2011 12:48PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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any time sport!
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Mar 22 2011 1:12PM
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saskskier
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So.... I went to the doctor today and got it checked out. Turns out I have a dislocated collar bone. It's out about a centimeter. I meet with an orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday to figure out hot to make it better, but it doesn't sound like it's something that needs surgery. Good times.
Mar 24 2011 8:33PM
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melbs
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Fun stuff
Mar 24 2011 8:36PM
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Afeld
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ATTACK OF THE CLONES!

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Mar 24 2011 8:46PM
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daskis
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You definitely need to see a doctor. I have fallen on the same shoulder twice. The first time it was a serious tissue and nerve injury which was incredibly painful and ended my swim career. The second time I fell it was a ligament injury and it hurt more than it should have because my shoulder was already messed up. I'm guessing one of those things is what happened to you... or it could be bad bruising/internal bleeding. The first scenario led me to think I had a messed up socket or broken collarbone because I was not able to move my shoulder for a few days. You could have the same issue, but a less severe case. I went to a doctor that was a retired Olympic Ski Team trainer and dealt specifically with joints, nerves, and tissue. He was very helpful, but I still had to go through tons of physical therapy.
Mar 24 2011 9:02PM
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justinp4400
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Mar 24 2011 9:06PM
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saskskier
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Yeah. Went today. I have a dislocated collarbone and am meeting with an orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday to figure out what I need to do to rehab it.
Mar 24 2011 9:42PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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its terminal.
Mar 24 2011 9:43PM
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Skithedeep
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could be a broken collar bone. when i broke mine the ER doc said it wasnt broken buts lets take an xray to be sure, and it was actually a really bad break. i would get it xrayed to be sure
Mar 24 2011 9:44PM
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Skithedeep
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could be a broken collar bone. when i broke mine the ER doc said it wasnt broken buts lets take an xray to be sure, and it was actually a really bad break. i would get it xrayed to be sure
Mar 24 2011 9:44PM
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saskskier
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It's true. I'm pretty sure I'm going to die. I'm not thrilled about it.
Mar 24 2011 9:46PM
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saskskier
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Definitely got x-rayed. It's separated by about 1 cm.
Mar 24 2011 9:55PM
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Talacious[Tally]
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when in doubt ice, ice, ice.

but for real good thing you are getting that checked out.

Mar 24 2011 10:00PM
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ccn.enbroski
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You def need to see a doc..just to be safe. My friend fell on her knee one time and though it was fine, had range of motion and all. Then one night she woke up and there was a HUGE lump on her knee, like just above it, so she went to the ER and she ended up in the hospital for 5days. It was scary and they said if she would have gone earlier that they could have treated it.I hope everything is okay and turns out good, but you should probs see a doc to be safe
Mar 24 2011 10:46PM
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