A 30 year old male presents to outpatient rehabilitation with previous history of shoulder pain and limited passive ROM .Now the patient complain numbness and tingling on the 4th and 5th fingers of the left hand .Upon further examination, it is noted that the patient has normal sensation on the dorsum of the hand on the ulnar side. 1)What is the possible diagnosis of patient? 2)Where is the most likely source of nerve entrapment and justify your answer? 3)Which nerve will be injured and what will be further symptoms of patient? 4)Would the condition of the patient is suitable for physiotherapy or will refer to some surgeon for further consultation?

A 30 year old male presents to outpatient rehabilitation with previous history of shoulder pain and limited passive ROM .Now the patient complain numbness and tingling on the 4th and 5th fingers of the left hand .Upon further examination, it is noted that the patient has normal sensation on the dorsum of the hand on the ulnar side. 1)What is the possible diagnosis of patient? 2)Where is the most likely source of nerve entrapment and justify your answer? 3)Which nerve will be injured and what will be further symptoms of patient? 4)Would the condition of the patient is suitable for physiotherapy or will refer to some surgeon for further consultation?

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