Upper limb pain Upper arm pain 2024-12-06T08:59:20Z An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the upper arm. Proximal arm pain Pain anywhere between the shoulder and elbow. Upper arm pain may be observed with conditions such as ulnar shaft fracture, intersection syndrome of hand tendons, Galeazzi fracture, radial tunnel syndrome, and wrist dislocation.