Shoulder Fractures

Shoulder fractures, car accidents, contact sports etc. can cause shoulder fractures

The shoulder is a complex joint that connects the arm to the body. On the shoulder bones are the humerus (humerus), the shoulder blade (scapula) and the clavicle (clavicle) (Figure 1). The upper end of the tibia has a spherical shape connected to the fossa of the scapula called the shoulder blades. Damage to the shoulder will cause problems with its function.

The type of fracture varies with age. Most child fractures occur in the clavicle. In adults, the most common fracture is the humerus tip (proximal humerus). There are several types:

Clavicular fracture: This is the most common shoulder fracture, often the result of falls (Figure 2).

Shoulder blade fracture: This fracture rarely occurs. These are usually caused by high-energy trauma such as car accidents or long-term falls.

Proximal tibial fracture: Hemoral fractures are more common in the elderly (over 65 years of age). Sometimes there are cracks in the bones, but they are not far from the normal position.

Surgery may involve placement of plate and screws, or wires and sutures (Figure 3). This is usually necessary when the glenoid (shoulder) is damaged or the fracture is badly inadequate.

Once healed, the bone fracture may have a bulge that may decrease with time, but sometimes there is a permanent bulge. When the pain disappears, the movement of the shoulder begins and movement does not resume until the shoulder's power recovers completely. Recovery of contact motion is considered only when the fracture has healed completely, as indicated by x-rays.

The choice of treatment will depend on the patient's activity level, the position of the fracture and the severity of the fracture.

Regardless of the extent of bone repair or joint replacement surgery, shoulder fracture may rigidify the patient's shoulder. Recovery may require the use of physical therapy to help improve exercise and muscle strength. Please consult your doctor about the best option

This content was written, edited and updated by a handsman of the American Hand Society.

Fracture of the shoulder A fracture of the shoulder is a brake or a crack in the shoulder bone. And it usually happens with falls or blows. The most common fracture area of ​​the shoulder is the clavicle or clavicle, and above the humerus beneath the ball, or the humerus. Shoulder fractures usually cause severe pain accompanied by redness and bruising. Shoulder bursitis bursitis is one small sac of the bursa, which softens and smoothes large joints such as the knee, buttocks, and shoulders. There may be many causes of shoulder bursitis, including injuries or underlying arthritis or rheumatic diseases. As a result, pain, swelling, tenderness may occur in the affected area, especially during exercise.

Clavicular fracture is a fracture of the clavicle, this is one of the main skeletons of the shoulder. This type of fracture is very common - about 5% of all adult fractures. Most clavicular fractures occur when they fall on shoulder or elongated arms and apply enough pressure to bite and break on the bones. Fractures of the clavicle may be very painful and may make it difficult to move the arm. Most clavicular fractures can be treated with a sling to prevent the arms and shoulders from moving as the bones heal. However, with some clavicular fractures, bones move far away as injuries occur. Because of these more complex fractures, surgery may be required to readjust the clavicle

Fractures are expressed as being displaced or not displaced. Fortunately, nearly 80% of the shoulder fractures are not displaced. This means that broken debris will remain close to the anatomical position until the bone fragments heal and only fix the treatment to the sling. Most shoulder fractures heal within about 6 weeks. About 20% of shoulder joint fractures are replaced and some type of technique may be required to restore normal anatomy