Definition A contusion of the shoulder is an injury to the shoulder that usually heals without consequences. It is usually caused by a fall or impact trauma. In the case of a contusion, the force applied to the affected tissue can cause bruising and swelling. A contusion of the shoulder is painful, often the affected … Contusion of the shoulder
Pain especially at night Many complaints in the shoulder occur especially at night. This is due to the fact that in an upright position, the weight of the arm creates more space between the head of the humerus and the shoulder height (acromion). If we lie down at night, this space becomes narrower and the … Pain especially at night | Contusion of the shoulder
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 … Duration | Contusion of the shoulder
When can I do sports again? When sport can be resumed after a contusion of the shoulder depends on the pain and limitations of the patient. The rule is that the shoulder should only be loaded as much as is painlessly possible. Especially contact sports and sports that put a lot of strain on the … When can I do sports again? | Contusion of the shoulder
