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Following an injury to the shoulder joint, a New York Yankees catcher developed a “catcher’s mitt hand” or shoulder and hand syndrome. There was swelling of the right upper extremity, skin atrophy, and vasomotor instability. He also complained of a burning sensation in the involved extremity. What would be the next step in management?

AImmobilization of right arm in cast
BTo avoid physical therapy for 3 months
CForceful shoulder joint manipulation
DPrednisone for 2 weeks in resistant cases
Surgery
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