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Shoulder Pain - Symptom Evaluation - Reference

Written by - Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Sep 13, 2013

Reference:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Physician: Visits for Musculoskeletal Symptoms
"Questions and Answers about Shoulder Problems", NIH Publication No. 01-4865

Author: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Apr 09, 2013
Last Updated on Sep 13, 2013

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