Duration

A contusion of the shoulder usually heals after three to four weeks, so that the complaints are then gone and the shoulder is fully resilient again. Since bruising of the shoulder is a diagnosis of exclusion and is often diagnosed on the basis of the symptoms without the need for complex diagnostics, it is advisable to consult a doctor again if the healing process takes longer. It must then be evaluated whether the symptoms may be caused by an initially overlooked injury to the shoulder.

Overloading shortly after a contusion of the shoulder, before the symptoms have disappeared, can prolong the healing process. Overloading the bruised shoulder causes irritation of the tissue, which leads to an inflammatory reaction. The tissue must then recover not only from the original bruise of the shoulder, but also from this irritation. This recovery may take a longer period of time, especially in the case of repeated overloading.

How long are you on sick leave?

The duration of sick leave after a shoulder contusion depends on several factors. Firstly, the patient’s pain symptoms must be taken into account. An important factor is of course also the type of work the patient does.

In the case of manual work that requires a high load on the shoulder, the patient may not be able to perform this activity due to the bruise of the shoulder. After two to three weeks, however, most manual activities should be able to be performed again. Especially work at the desk cannot be performed very quickly or even immediately after the accident.

How much is compensation for pain and suffering?

If a contusion of the shoulder has occurred in an accident caused by another person, compensation for pain and suffering can be claimed.In addition, the injured person may have suffered a loss of service due to incapacity to work, for which he can also demand compensation from the person causing the accident. The amount of compensation for pain and suffering depends on any concomitant injuries and the limitations and symptoms associated with the injury. Tables for damages for pain and suffering can provide a first orientation.