The examination for right shoulder pain should be targeted at the cause of right shoulder pain. The main causes of right shoulder pain include cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, angina and right shoulder fracture.
1. Cervical spondylosis: Cervical spondylosis can cause right shoulder pain due to compression of nerves by protruding intervertebral discs, accompanied by numbness and pain in the right upper limb, dizziness, nausea, and weakness of the limbs. At this time, X-ray examination, cervical spine CT and MRI are required. The cervical spine bone quality and the bony structure of the cervical spine will be clarified, and the diagnosis will be clear.
2. Frozen shoulder: chronic inflammation around the shoulder joint caused by long-term chronic strain injury, mainly manifested as shoulder joint pain, restricted movement, inability to raise the arm, and joint stiffness. X-ray examination and MRI examination of shoulder joint are needed.
3. Angina pectoris: due to coronary artery sclerosis, myocardial blood supply is reduced and angina pectoris occurs, mainly manifested as pain in the precordial region, chest tightness, etc., accompanied by radiating pain in the shoulder at the same time. At this time, electrocardiogram and cardiac ultrasound examination, or coronary angiography.
4. Right shoulder fracture: when the right shoulder is fractured due to car accident or trauma, X-ray and CT are needed to clarify the degree of fracture and fracture displacement.
What kind of examination should be done for right shoulder pain should consult a professional doctor, do not blindly check and treat, so as not to delay the treatment.