Shoulder Problems and Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Has your hand or arm turned pale, white, blue, or cold after a shoulder injury?
See significance of pale, white, blue, or cold skin below the shoulder if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Is your arm pale, white, blue, or cold below the shoulder?
Yes After having a shoulder splint applied, has your hand or arm turned pale, white, blue or cold? Note: See first aid for a cast or splint that may be too tight.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: September 24, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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