Shoulder Injury

rotator cuff injury
muscle tear
dislocated shoulder
- significant force separates the shoulder joint's ball (top of the humerus) from the socket (glenoid)
arthroscopy surgery
shoulder dystocia
- occurs when a baby's shoulder gets caught behind the mother's pelvic bone during delivery
separation
- ligaments that attach the collarbone to the shoulder blade tear, or partially tear, apart
bursitis
- impingement syndrome and tendonitis cause inflammation of the bursa sacs that protect the shoulder
impingement syndrome
- excessive rubbing or squeezing of the shoulder blade and the rotator cuff
- can lead to a torn rotator cuff
tendonitis
- a biceps and/or rotator cuff becomes inflamed, frequently as a result of being pinched by surrounding structures
frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- a potential consequence of rotator cuff disease, frozen shoulder is severe limitation of the range of motion of the shoulder due to scarring around the shoulder joint
fracture
- a crack or break of a bone usually due to an impact injury

Shoulder injuries commonly occur in motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, and construction accidents.

Rotator cuff injuries and conditions are the most common cause of shoulder problems. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surrounds the shoulder joint and gives the arm such a large range of motion. Rotator cuff injuries range from simple strains to varying degrees of tears in these muscles or tendons. They can occur during falls on the shoulder or in which the arm is used to break the fall, as well as in a vehicle accident, when the shoulder is used to brace against the interior compartment.

While treatment in some cases may only require immobilization, physical therapy, and/or anti-inflammatory medication, surgery may be suggested if pain and discomfort persists, the joint repeatedly dislocates, or there is a complete tear of the rotator cuff. Arthroscopic surgery is among the most common procedures performed on shoulder injuries.

A shoulder injury, rotator cuff tear, brachial plexus lesion, and other should conditions are painful and can prevent certain daily activities. Shoulder injuries can also restrict one's ability to perform his or her job, resulting in lost wages.

If you have sustained a shoulder injury as the result of the negligence of another, in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, or other highway accident, then you may be entitled to compensation for the costly medical attention, loss of income, and the pain and suffering that results.