NYC Shoulder Injuries
Our attorneys are here to help you pursue full and fair compensation after experiencing a:
Torn Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is several muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. It keeps the top of your arm bone inside the shoulder socket. In a traumatic accident, you can suffer a full or partial tear of the rotator cuff. This injury can be diagnosed through X-rays, ultrasounds, and MRIs. If you did not experience a full tear, you may need rest and physical therapy. In some cases, steroid injections may be used to provide temporary help. In extreme cases, you may require rotator cuff surgery to repair the tear. Other surgical procedures are tendon transfer and shoulder replacement. You should contact us right away to talk about seeking a rotator cuff injury settlement from the at-fault party or through workers’ compensation.
Labral Tear
The labrum is fibrocartilage that is attached to the rim of the shoulder socket and helps keep the joint in place. A labral tear is when this piece of cartilage is torn, which can result from aging, repetitive motion, or a one-time traumatic event. X-rays, MRI, and arthroscopy are used to diagnose this condition. Treatment may include rest and physical therapy. In the most severe cases, surgery may be required. Contact a shoulder injury lawyer today to discuss pursuing a shoulder labral tear settlement.
Dislocated Shoulder
A shoulder dislocation occurs when the bone of the upper arm pops out of the should socket. Signs of a dislocated shoulder injured swelling and bruising, intense pain, reduced mobility or inability to move the joint, and a visible deformity of the shoulder. The dislocation can also cause weakness, tingling, and numbness in the neck and down the arm. Treating the injury requires a physician to move the bone back into the joint, followed by rest and treating the swelling and inflammation. Surgery may be required if the dislocation is nerves, blood vessels, muscles, ligaments, or tendons are also damaged.
