Introduction
Physical Therapy in Hazle Township for Adult Shoulder Fractures
Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton’s resource on adult shoulder fractures.
The shoulder is a region of the body rather than a bone or even a joint. Doctors refer to this area collectively as the shoulder girdle. There are four bones and three joints in the region. Injury to any one of them may be considered a shoulder fracture or dislocation and all affect the function of the shoulder and arm.
The overall function of the shoulder is to provide a secure base for the movements of the arm. The base must be strong to bear the load when you lift something and mobile enough to position the hand anywhere in space from thigh level to above your head. Many of the forces on the arm are transmitted to the skeleton by muscles. The only point of bony contact between the arm and the rest of the skeleton is between the collarbone and the breastbone.
Most fractures in the shoulder region occur in bone which heals well, so the main concern with the management of shoulder fractures is to make sure the shoulder will continue to function well after healing. Injury to any part affects the function of the entire linked system.
This guide will help you understand:
- what parts of the shoulder are involved
- what the symptoms are
- what can cause these fractures
- how health care professionals diagnose these fractures
- what the treatment options are
- what FYZICAL Hazleton’s approach to rehabilitation is