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If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the “Yes” in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional. [1]
Symptoms often develop from exercise, everyday wear and tear, or overuse. [2]
Minor shoulder problems, such as sore muscles and aches and pains, are common. [1]
Leg problems commonly occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, and work or projects around the home. [2]
Pain may be sudden and severe. [1]
Some leg problems are seen only in children, such as swelling at the top of the shin bone (Osgood-Schlatter disease) and swelling and pain in the knee joint (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis). [2]
To better understand shoulder problems and injuries, you may want to review the anatomy and function of the shoulder. [...] A sudden (acute) injury may occur from a fall on an outstretched arm, a direct blow to the shoulder, or abnormal twisting or bending of the shoulder. [1]
Problems are often caused by overactivity or the rapid growth of bone and muscle that occurs in children. [2]
Shoulder injuries most commonly occur during sports activities, work-related tasks, projects around the home, or falls. [...] Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms. [...] Bruising and swelling may develop soon after the injury. [1]
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer “Yes” to any of the following questions. [2]
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with three main bones: the upper arm bone (humerus), collarbone (clavicle), and shoulder blade (scapula). [1]
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer “Yes” to any of the following questions. [2]
Sources:
[1] Shoulder Problems and Injuries - Yahoo! Health (health.yahoo.com/
[2] Leg Problems, Noninjury - Yahoo! Health (health.yahoo.com/…