Have I broken my shoulder?
Patient: i fell and my right arm broke the fall with all my weight on it and I heard some kind of noise and felt something in my shoulder. It is not bruised yet, but somewhat tender when I move it to high. I have iced it and am wondering what this injury could mean. Doctor: Hello,  As the mechanism of injury indicated it will be an outstretched hand during the fall. This must have damaged the muscles of the shoulder joint and the shoulder joint ligaments too. If there is no Bruise or swelling then it will be a ligament and muscle injury which is common.   I will advise you to stabilize the shoulder in an arm sling and do hot water fermentation. If possible an x-ray will be good on the safer side. Doing stability exercise like static biceps, static triceps, static deltoid should help to stabilize the shoulder joint. Post which after 3-4 weeks start strengthening exercises which are free exercises mostly to regain the shoulder range of motion. Post achieving this, strength conditioning should help get good strength.  In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases with shoulder injuries are advised for shoulder rehabilitation program and respond well.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist