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Year |
2004 |
|---|---|
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Question Number |
6. |
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Category |
Shoulder and Elbow |
Question
A 72 year-old woman who was playing golf inadvertently struck the ground during a drive and noted the sudden onset of pain and was unable to elevate her arm. Examination the following day revealed a lump in the area of her bicpes muscle. Initial maanagement consisted of a period of rest and anti-inflammatory drugs. Four weeks after the unjury, she continues to have pain and weakness in elevation. What is the best course of action?
1. Electromyography of the axillary nerve
2. Ultrasound of the long head of the biceps
3. MRI
4. Physical therapy
5. Arthroscopic labral repair
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