An overview of shoulder injuries
Whether you have sustained personal
injury while working out at the gym after not having been
given adequate advice on how to use equipment or you have
sustained a shoulder
injury as a result of an accident at work caused by your
being instructed to lift objects that were too heavy for you,
The Claim Solicitors may be able to help you make a no win,
no fee personal
injury claim for compensation.
The shoulder joint is a complex formation of three bones
(the Scapula, the Humerus and the Clavicle), four muscles
(the Supraspinatus, the Infraspinatus, the Teres Minor and
the Subscapularis) and a group of tendons which provide a
great range of motion for your arm. A consequence of such
a range of motion is a lack of stability. This means a shoulder
injury could happen at any time, especially when you are
exercising or exerting yourself and may be signalled by a
popping sound or just a sharp pain shooting through the shoulder.
Types of shoulder injury
Owing to the fact that the shoulder is such a tendonous area
it receives very little blood supply and little oxygen and
nutrients as a result. This means that the shoulder is especially
vulnerable to degeneration with aging and, when injured, the
shoulder takes longer to heal than some other parts of the
body. There are various types of personal
injury to the shoulder possible including:
Rotator cuff injury
The four muscles and their tendons which surround the shoulder
joint are known as the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is surrounded
by an empty bursa which aids the tendons to move. This can
become inflamed and cause pain and swelling to the shoulder
joints. Tears can also occur as a result of degeneration or
when weakened tendons are stressed during an activity or accident.
Most problems can be treated with rest, medication and gentle
exercise but if pain continues for more than two weeks a thorough
assessment may need to be carried out by a medical professional.
Shoulder tendonitis
Problems such as tendonitis resulting from overuse or trauma
are also common. Those that swim, play sports such as tennis
or work in professions that require repetitive over arm motions
to be used are most susceptible.
Dislocation
When the shoulder slips part of the way out of its socket
this is called subluxation but when the shoulder comes completely
displaced from its socket we call this dislocation. Dislocations
can either be anterior (to the front of the shoulder) or posterior
(to the back of the shoulder) and are common sports injuries.
AC separation
The acromioclavicular joint is found where the collarbone
meets the shoulder at the acronimion. When the ligaments close
to the end of the collarbone become stretched or torn an AC
separation can occur. Personal
injury may be caused by falling onto the outside part
of the shoulder, the elbow or an outstretched arm. These kinds
of injuries are particularly common during contact sports
such as rugby.
Symptoms include tenderness, swelling and pain. Anti-inflammatory
painkillers and a cold compress are usually advised for treatment.
The area may also need to be protected by wearing a sling.
Treatment for shoulder injuries
Whatever type of shoulder
injury you sustain you may find one of the best methods
of treatment is massage. Gentle massage can increase blood
flow to the damaged area and speed up the healing process.
Similarly, you should apply gentle movement to the shoulder
area as if you keep it completely still it may seize up and
take longer to repair.
Compensation claim amounts for shoulder injuries
Severe
Often involved with neck injuries and involving damage to
the brachial plexus, resulting in significant disability -
£10,500 to £26,500.
Serious
Dislocation of the shoulder and damage to the lower part of
the brachial plexus causing pain to the shoulder and neck,
aching in the elbow, sensory symptoms in the forearm and hand,
and weakness of grip - £6,750 to £10,500.
Moderate
Frozen shoulder with limitation of movement and discomfort
with symptoms persisting for about two years - £4,250
to £7,000.
Minor
Soft tissue injury to the shoulder with considerable pain
but almost full recovery:
In less than two years - £2,500 to £4,500
Within a year - up to £2,500
Fracture of clavicle
Compensation award depends on the extent of fracture, level
of disability, residual symptoms, and whether temporary or
permanent, and whether union is anatomically displaced - £2,750
to £6,500.
Make a personal injury claim with us today
If you would like to make a no win, no fee personal
injury claim for a shoulder
injury, whiplash injury or any other type of injury then
you have come to the right place.
The Claim Solicitors have an excellent claim success
rate and can help you to claim the compensation you deserve
for past and future lost earnings, medical expenses such as
prescriptions and much more.
Our personal
injury solicitors are highly experienced and we will do
our best to appoint you a solicitor that operates in your
local area so that you have the opportunity to discuss your
case face to face.
Your personal
injury solicitor will talk you through your personal
injury claim in plain English, without using legal jargon,
and will be at hand to deal with any queries you may have
and to provide free legal advice along the way.
And remember that our services won't cost you a single penny,
regardless of whether your compensation claim is a success
or not. We won't charge you for costs or fees and we will
make sure you get to keep all of the compensation that is
awarded to you.
To find out more about making a personal
injury claim you could talk to one of our claim advisors
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