When should you go to hospital straight away?

Sudden severe pain between the shoulder blades with chest pain. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find orthopedic specialists?

Most orthopedic specialists are listed in Dhaka (739), Cumilla (157), Chattogram (119), Sylhet (84), Mymensingh (79). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Upper back pain

For upper back pain, see orthopedic specialists first.

Pain between or around the shoulder blades. Poor posture and muscle strain are the usual causes.

Also searched as: pithe betha

Go to hospital now

Sudden severe pain between the shoulder blades with chest pain

Call 999

Who to see: Orthopedic Specialists

An orthopaedic (bone and joint) specialist examines the joint and can order an X-ray or MRI.

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Which doctor should I see for upper back pain (pithe betha)?: See orthopedic specialists first. An orthopaedic (bone and joint) specialist examines the joint and can order an X-ray or MRI.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: Sudden severe pain between the shoulder blades with chest pain. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find orthopedic specialists?: Most orthopedic specialists are listed in Dhaka (739), Cumilla (157), Chattogram (119), Sylhet (84), Mymensingh (79). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Cumilla Chattogram Sylhet Mymensingh