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\u00a0\u00a0Causes, symptoms and treatment methods<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shoulder injuries are common and range from dislocations to fractures. Let us learn through the following lines about the causes of shoulder fractures, their symptoms, and methods of treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of shoulder fractures<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The shoulder consists of 3 bones: the collarbone, the scapula, and the humerus. Any of the three bones can be broken as a result of a sudden, hard fall on the shoulder bones, or as a result of an accident.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of shoulder fractures are divided into:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Broken clavicle<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The clavicle is a long bone that connects the upper part of the sternum to the shoulder blade. A clavicle fracture can occur at any age, from newborns to the elderly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fracture of the humerus<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The humerus is the bone that connects the elbow and shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Shoulder blade fracture<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The scapula is a flat, triangular bone located in the upper back. A fracture of the scapula results from forceful contact during sports, such as football, or after a collision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of shoulder fractures<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A person with shoulder fractures suffers from severe pain in the affected area, and this pain increases when trying to move the shoulder, in addition to swelling of the shoulder and the appearance of bruises.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diagnosis of shoulder fractures<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Shoulder fractures are diagnosed by x-ray imaging of the shoulder area to determine the location and type of the fracture. The types of x-rays used include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0X ray.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0CT scan.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Magnetic resonance imaging.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Skeletal muscle ultrasound<\/span><\/p>\n

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Treatment of shoulder fractures<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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There are two treatment options:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Non-surgical treatment<\/span><\/strong> if the broken bones are not displaced from their place is by wearing a shoulder sling to stabilize the bones until they heal completely.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Surgical treatment in the event that the broken bones are displaced from their place, which includes returning the bones to their place and fixing them using screws and plates, and the surgeon may have to perform shoulder replacement surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Surgical treatment <\/span><\/strong>i<\/span><\/span><\/span>s<\/span> the last treatment method used due to the complications it may cause, including injury to nearby muscles.<\/span>
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