How are shoulder injuries caused by a fall?
How are shoulder injuries caused by a fall?
Because the first protective move a person makes when falling is outstretching their arm to break the fall, the shoulder joint receives the majority of the impact force when landing and is easily injured. A fall can result in a number of shoulder injuries, including:
What are the symptoms of a shoulder injury?
Shoulder problems can be minor or serious. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness, changes in temperature or color, or changes in your range of motion. Shoulder injuries most commonly occur during sports activities, work-related tasks, projects around the home, or falls.
What to do if you fall and hurt your shoulder?
Shoulder injuries due to falls should be seen and treated by an Orthopedic Specialist. Regardless of the severity of the injury, treatment options to help ease symptoms and speed up recovery are available. If you fall and injure your shoulder, please don’t hesitate to contact us to arrange an appointment.
How are fractures and dislocations caused in the shoulder?
Shoulder Trauma (Fractures and Dislocations) Trauma to the shoulder is common. Injuries range from a separated shoulder resulting from a fall onto the shoulder to a high-speed car accident that fractures the shoulder blade (scapula) or collarbone (clavicle). One thing is certain: everyone injures his or her shoulder at some point in life.
How to know if you have a shoulder injury?
You have difficulty lifting the arm. Pain can make it difficult to lift your arm. If you can tolerate the pain and still do not have the strength to actively lift your arm (not using your other arm to do it), then you could have a rotator cuff tear or other structural injury. You notice a clicking or popping sensation deep in the shoulder.
What causes pain in the shoulder after a fall?
Injuries are the most common cause of shoulder pain. A sudden (acute) injury may occur from a fall on an outstretched arm, a direct blow to the shoulder, or abnormal twisting or bending of the shoulder. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may develop soon after the injury.
Can a shoulder dislocation occur after a fall?
Shoulder instability, or a shoulder dislocation can occur after a shoulder injury. If you fell with your arm outstretched, or if you fell hard on the side of your arm there is a chance that your shoulder dislocated.
Shoulder Trauma (Fractures and Dislocations) Trauma to the shoulder is common. Injuries range from a separated shoulder resulting from a fall onto the shoulder to a high-speed car accident that fractures the shoulder blade (scapula) or collarbone (clavicle). One thing is certain: everyone injures his or her shoulder at some point in life.