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Is It Time to See a Shoulder Specialist?

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Discover in just 1 minute. Take the Quick Quiz, it’s simple and fast.

Shoulder pain can develop gradually or strike after a sudden injury. Not sure if it’s severe enough to warrant a specialist’s attention?
This quick quiz, designed by a fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon, will help you determine, based on your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle, whether you may be at risk for certain conditions. It’s a tool to guide you in understanding the severity of your shoulder pain and whether it’s time to seek specialist attention.

  • Free and fast
  • Just 10 simple questions
  • Personalized results
  • Created by a fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon
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Why Take the Quiz?

Waiting too long to treat shoulder issues can lead to stiffness, weakness, and delayed recovery. This quiz will help you recognize when it’s time to take action.

You might benefit from seeing a shoulder specialist if you:
 • Have pain lasting more than a few weeks
 • Struggle with lifting, reaching, or sleeping on your shoulder
 • Feel weakness, clicking, or instability
 • Have tried rest or meds without real relief

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Led by fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Sirignano, Dr. Mike provides expert care for rotator cuff injuries, arthritis, and chronic shoulder pain. We help patients regain motion and live pain-free, without jumping straight to surgery.

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Is It Time to See a Shoulder Specialist?

Is that shoulder pain something you can manage on your own, or something that needs expert attention? Take our quick quiz to find out if it’s time to see a shoulder specialist.

Have you experienced shoulder pain that lasts longer than two weeks?(Required)
Do you have trouble lifting your arm above your head or reaching behind your back?(Required)
Does your shoulder feel weak, unstable, or like it could “give out”?(Required)
Do you feel pain at night, especially when lying on the affected shoulder?(Required)
Have you noticed clicking, grinding, or popping sounds in your shoulder when you move it?(Required)
Have you experienced a shoulder injury from a fall, sports activity, or accident?(Required)
Which best describes your shoulder pain?(Required)
How is your shoulder pain affecting your daily life?(Required)
Have you tried rest, ice, or over-the-counter pain medication, but the pain keeps coming back?(Required)
Would you like to learn more about non-surgical or surgical options for shoulder pain relief?(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.