Patient's question:
At the age of 15, I noticed muscle atrophy in my shoulders and a bending phenomenon in my left shoulder, which sometimes felt very sore. Now, the position of the large shoulder blade on my left side is somewhat weak. Due to the muscle atrophy, the left shoulder has less muscle than the right shoulder. I can't stand straight, and it looks like I have a hunchback. What are the causes of shoulder muscle atrophy?Doctor's answer:
Muscle atrophy in the shoulder can be caused by many factors, such as too little exercise, muscle damage, muscle nerve problems, malnutrition, and compression of muscle tissue protein. If too little exercise is the cause, increasing the amount of exercise is recommended. For patients with muscle atrophy, first, it is important to identify and address disuse factors (such as immobilization with a cast due to fractures, joint diseases, or other conditions resulting from long-term bed rest that interferes with limb movement). Active diagnosis and serious treatment should be taken.