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Underlying Cause

Shoulder Injury Underlying Cause

The most common cause of shoulder injury is a direct impact to the shoulder joint.

Additional forces that can cause a shoulder injury include:

Pulling
Twisting
Bending

Causes of shoulder fracture include:

Sports injuries
Occupational injuries
Automobile accidents
Falls

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Last Updated: Jun 18, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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