Respuesta Rápida Shoulder injuries from accidente de autos — rotator cuff tears, labral tears, impingement — are commonly caused by the bracing mechanism (gripping the steering wheel on impact). Diagnóstico requires shoulder MRI. MAIC proporciona el mismo día evaluación, en nuestras instalaciones MRI, and ortopédico consultation in the Bronx. Call (888) 991-5290.

How Accidente de Autos Cause Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder injuries in accidente de autos result from several mechanisms: seatbelt restraint forces that compress the shoulder against the chest wall; airbag deployment impact against the outstretched arm; bracing against the steering wheel or door at the moment of impact; and occupant restraint causing traction forces on the shoulder joint. Each of these mechanisms preferentially injures different shoulder structures.

Common Shoulder Injuries

  • rotator cuff tear: Tear of one or more of the four rotator cuff tendons, causing pain, weakness, and limited overhead motion
  • SLAP tear: Tear of the superior labrum, causing deep shoulder pain, clicking, and instability
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury: Separation of the AC joint from direct impact or seatbelt forces
  • Shoulder impingement: Compression of rotator cuff tendons in the subacromial space following traumatic inflammation
  • Biceps tendon injury: Partial or complete tear of the long head of the biceps tendon

MRI and Tratamiento en MAIC

Shoulder MRI — with arthrogram when labral pathology is suspected — provides definitive diagnóstico of all shoulder injuries. MAIC's ortopédico surgeons provide opinión de causalidads and surgical consultation for shoulder injuries. Call (888) 991-5290.