Member of the Month

hi_vis360
November, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Shoulder help

profile picture
JaphyRyder
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 113
So, I know I should go to a doc, but alot of people on here have shoulder/collarbone injury experience....so maybe you can help me out.

I fell off a box today and landed sorta on the top of my shoulder between my collar bone and my shoulder muscle. It aches when I'm not moving, and hurts probably 6.5 or7/10 when i lift it in certain ways. There is no visible protrusions. Anyone had anything like this?

Could it just be a contusion? What did you do?

+kk really appreciate any help
Mar 9 2010 5:06PM
0 0
profile picture
Cincher
Posts: 3403 - Karma: 535
Sounds broken, I'd get an x-ray to be sure. Definitely go to the doc.
Mar 9 2010 5:08PM
0 0
profile picture
JaphyRyder
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 113
what would be broken though, im almost positive its not my shoulder blade
Mar 9 2010 5:09PM
0 0
profile picture
Cincher
Posts: 3403 - Karma: 535

Test: in what way is it your shoulder hurting? How does the pain start? btw I know what I'm talking about, I'm out with a broken blade.

Mar 9 2010 5:12PM
0 0
profile picture
JaphyRyder
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 113
it hurts to touch alot, its like the top of my shoulder, probably 2/3 of the way from the side my neck to the end of my shoulder muscle. It hurts alot to shrug that one side, and it hurts to hold my arm up high
Mar 9 2010 5:17PM
0 0
profile picture
Shreddysaurus
Posts: 2120 - Karma: 59
if you fell on the top of your shoulder then if is very likely you seperated your AC joint. does it hurt if you barely touch it? if thats the case i would agree with broken bone. there is so much crap in you shoulder it could be soo many things
Mar 9 2010 5:18PM
0 0
profile picture
Buzzell
Posts: 656 - Karma: 19
I'd say its a fractured collarbone. I have broken mine four times and your symptoms seem like it is fractured. Go to the doctor to get a quick x-ray just to be safe.
Mar 9 2010 5:22PM
0 0
profile picture
Thenowhereman42
Posts: 5682 - Karma: 65
Is your range of motion limited? If you can move everything still then you are probably ok.
Mar 9 2010 5:26PM
0 0
profile picture
JaphyRyder
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 113
aight hospital time. Thanks to all for the help
Mar 9 2010 5:27PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)