Any medical expert? 10 days off and should be all right?
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That be my guess...
Falling onto an outstretched arm is a common cause of a shoulder injury, most likely resulting in a shoulder dislocation where the upper arm bone pops out of the shoulder socket, causing significant pain and inability to move the arm; this is often accompanied by swelling and requires immediate medical attention.
Key points about shoulder injuries from falling on an outstretched arm:
- Most common injury:
Shoulder dislocation
- Mechanism:
When you fall and instinctively try to break the fall with your outstretched arm, the force can dislocate the shoulder joint.
- Symptoms:
Severe pain in the shoulder, noticeable deformity, inability to move the arm, swelling
- Rotator cuff tear: The tendons in the shoulder can be torn due to the sudden impact
- Fractured collarbone: The collarbone may break from the force of the fall
- Proximal humerus fracture: A fracture in the upper arm bone near the shoulder joint
What to do if you fall on an outstretched arm:
- Seek medical attention immediately: A dislocated shoulder needs to be properly repositioned by a healthcare professional.
- Apply ice: Use an ice pack to reduce pain and swelling around the shoulder
- Immobilize the arm: Keep the arm still and supported with a sling to prevent further damage