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Common Shoulder, Arm and Hand Injuries

Episode 111: Calloway County injury attorney Jeff Roberts has handled many cases involving common shoulder, arm and hand injuries. He’s seen these in car wrecks, motorcycle accidents and truck collisions, but also in workers’ comp claims. Jeff has over 33 years of experience representing injured clients. Torn Rotator Cuff and Labrum Injuries People who do a lot of overhead lifting in their jobs experience shoulder injuries. This also occurs for people working with their arms raised above their head. Torn rotator cuff injuries are very common. A torn labrum can also result from this type of work. A torn rotator cuff can happen in a car wreck when someone tries to brace against the dashboard at the moment of impact. It’s not uncommon to see a fractured or broken collar bone, which connects to the shoulder. Arthritis from Repetitive Motion Injuries Arthritis isn’t only an age-related condition. Repetitive motion from a job task can accelerate the onset of arthritis. If you’ve injured a joint, arthritis can also occur. Injuries to the Bicep and Humerus Bone A torn bicep is a very painful condition. The muscle may be torn or the tendon that connects the bicep to the shoulder or elbow ruptures. This can result from lifting a heavy object at work or trauma to the shoulder. A broken humerus is a common result of an automobile collision. This is the bone between your elbow and shoulder. Elbow Injuries Elbow injuries can cause arthritis from repetitive motion at work. Elbow surgeries may require physical therapy. Complete your physical therapy. While this can be painful at first, the benefit is much greater when you push through the pain and follow the instructions of your physical therapists. You'll heal more quickly and avoid ongoing pain. If you fail to follow doctor’s orders, it can affect what you recover in your claim. A shoulder injury may result in adhesive capsulitis (“frozen shoulder") in which the injured individual is unable to use his/her shoulder. It’s a result of scar tissue buildup. If you’ve missed a lot of your PT sessions, the insurance company may refuse to cover the treatment because you caused the issue by not showing up for physical therapy. Broken Radius, Fractured Ulna and Broken Wrist Injuries People frequently break the bones in their forearms in car wrecks. The collision can also result in a broken wrist. The same could occur if someone falls at work. Carpal tunnel disease is a repetitive motion injury to the wrist. It can happen to someone who types a lot. It can affect someone who uses air tools or other power tools at work. Cubital tunnel disease occurs near the elbow. The pain goes higher up on the arm. In both conditions, this is a pinching of the nerves running through the bones of the wrist or elbow. Injuries to the Hand and Fingers Injuries to the bones between your wrist and knuckles can be painful and affect your grip-strength and movement. Knuckles in your fingers can be injured, including the early onset of arthritis. If you do heavy manual labor you may not be able to return to work or to the same job you had. You may qualify for workers’ comp benefits. If the shoulder, arm and hand injury is severe enough, you may have to file a social security disability claim, in addition to your car wreck claim and/or your workers’ comp claim. Jeff can file all three at the same time. Loss of a Finger or Limb This is often due to a car wreck or workplace injury. Construction workers are at risk for severe cuts and amputations of fingers. If your hand, arm or leg gets caught in a piece of machinery at work or in a farm field, the results can be devastating, even resulting in death. Nerve Damage Resulting from an Injury to the Shoulder, Arm and Hand The damage to specific nerves can have much more of an impact than people realize. It can result in paralysis or the loss of use of that limb, leading to an eventual amputation. Nerve damage has other consequences, such as the loss of a protective sensation, resulting in the person no longer feeling what’s happening to the limb. It can result in burns, excessive bleeding and other conditions, because the person didn’t sense the pain. A catastrophic condition resulting from nerve damage is CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome) previously referred to as RSD (Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy). The body can become hyper-sensitive to any type of touch or contact. It’s often described as an intense burning sensation that doesn’t go away, even with the slightest of contact. In more pronounced cases, it can also result in abnormal hair growth in the impacted area and extreme changes in the finger nails. Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053. Visit http://www.JeffRobertsLaw.com. Podcast provides information and is not legal advice. Principal office: 509 Main Street, Murray. Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement.