A shoulder injury is usually caused in a Road Traffic Accident or as a result of lifting heavy items or because of a heavy fall. The shoulder is a large ball and socket joint with heavy musculature and as such injuries can be severe and painful with debilitating long term effects.
The most common injuries include;
- Sprains & Strains; these occur when the muscles, tendons or ligaments are stretched or torn and usually results after several weeks or months of discomfort
- Dislocation; this can involve nerve damage when the ball and socket joint separates, and is sometimes necessary to physically manipulate the joint back together
- Rotator Cuff Injury; this damage to the group of muscles that hold the large joint together is extremely painful and can have long term disability problems
- Broken Collar Bone; this injury usually heals uneventfully over a period of weeks following immobilization
If you have suffered a shoulder injury as part of your personal injury, then call our Specialist Advice Centre on0844 854 5090 .