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Find out how shoulder fractures can be treated, and what to expect from your recovery
The most common fractures of the shoulder occur to the clavicle and the proximal humerus (upper part of the arm). Scapular fractures are a lot more uncommon along with distal humeral fractures and mid shaft fractures.
All these types of fractures can cause shoulder pain, swelling, tenderness, and limit the shoulder's range of movement.
There are also different types of fractures. The name refers to how and where the bone has broken.
They can be categorised as:
Displaced or non-displaced fractures refer to whether or not that bone has been left in its normal, anatomical position. You can also have open or compound fractures which mean the bone has protruded through the skin.
The severity and the type of fracture will all influence the most appropriate treatment going forward and how long the recovery will take. In a lot of traumatic situations it is not just the fracture that needs to be treated but also any other soft tissue injuries.
Fractures are diagnosed by the use of imaging, most commonly an X-ray. This will show where the fracture is and the extent of the damage.
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