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A shoulder fracture usually involves a partial or total crack through a bone caused by an injury such as an auto accident, a fall or blow to the shoulder.

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, about 4 million people in the United States seek medical care each year for shoulder sprain, strain, dislocation, or other problems. Each year, shoulder problems account for about 1.5 million visits to orthopedic surgeons-doctors who treat disorders of the bones, muscles, and related structures, the group reports.

As in all fractures, the most common symptom of a broken shoulder is severe pain. It's also very likely that the victim will have swelling, tenderness and a deformity or bump in the injured area. You could also see discoloration around the upper arm and will most certainly be unable to normally move the arm without experiencing pain.

Most common treatment options for these types of injuries include immobilization of the broken bone in the sling to facilitate a healing process. X-rays are commonly used to determine how well the bone has healed. However, surgical procedures may be necessary in several cases to bring broken fragments together with wires, pins, plates or screws. If the ball portion of the upper arm is broken, split or crushed, a shoulder replacement may become necessary. The most common risks of these surgeries include infection, bleeding and injury to nerves and vessels near the fracture.

Debilitating shoulder injuries have the potential to turn our lives upside down. It's only when we suffer such an injury that we realize the very basic role our shoulders perform in just about everything we do in our daily lives from cooking and typing to lifting objects and reaching up. Of all the joints in the human body, the shoulder has the widest range of motion and when you injure your shoulder it can affect your overall physical well-being. It could have an impact on your posture, coordination and even muscle strength.

While shoulder injuries can commonly occur when you slip and fall down, or get involved in an auto accident or a sporting activity, they may also very well happen on the job, especially if your work involves heavy lifting activities. So, if you work in a construction site, warehouse or a delivery service, you are at risk. If you injure yourself on the job, your employer is liable and is required to pay your medical bills and loss of wages.

If you believe your shoulder injury was caused by someone else's mistake or negligence or if it happened on the job, the Northern California shoulder fracture attorneys at Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen, will go to work for you. We have the knowledge and experience in personal injury law to get you the compensation you deserve. Call us immediately for a free consultation.