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Injuries to the Shoulder

A. Clavicle (collarbone) Joint Sprain – can occur at the end of the shoulder and below the neck

 

1. Point tenderness at the site of the direct trauma
2. Swelling
3. Possible deformity
4. Loss of strength and range of motion


B. Shoulder Sprain

 

1. Pain during arm movement
2. Decreased range of motion
3. Point tenderness


C. Shoulder Dislocation – never attempt to reduce a dislocation

 

1. Pop and/or tearing sensation
2. Deformity
3. Loss of function
4. Pain with any kind of movement


D. Impingement

 

1. Diffuse pain around the end of the shoulder
2. Inability to lift the shoulder over the head
3. Tightness and pain within the shoulder joint
4. Popping and/or clicking sound with movement


E. Bursitis

 

1. Pain with motion, particularly with moving the shoulder forward or to the outside
2. Point tenderness within the shoulder joint


F. Frozen Shoulder

 

1. Pain in all movements of the shoulder
2. Restriction of movements


G. Tendinitis

 

1. Gradual pain that increases with activity
2. Weakness
3. Possible popping and/or clicking sound
4. Decrease in functional ability