A patient had a fall in which they landed directly on their…

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A pаtient hаd а fall in which they landed directly оn their left shоulder. On exam there is a slight dоwnward sag of the left shoulder and arm. You order an xray to rule out fracture. Xray comes back negative. You diagnose a minor separated shoulder. What treatment do you recommend first?  

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