Shoulder Injury

Shoulder Injury Lawyer
in Wisconsin


Wisconsin Shoulder Injury Attorney


While we have offices in Milwaukee and Madison, we handle shoulder injury cases that happen throughout Wisconsin.


The Shoulder is one of the most complex anatomical areas of the body, making it highly susceptible to injury. A healthy Shoulder has the most flexibility and range of motion of any joint in the human body. However, with three different Joints and a vast network of Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments and Bursa Sacs, the shoulder has many parts that can be injured through trauma.

Shoulder Fracture


The shoulder is made up of the following three bones:

  • Clavicle Bone
  • Scapula Bone
  • Humerus Bone
The Clavicle, commonly known as the collarbone, connects the shoulder and arm to the body. The Scapula, commonly known as the shoulder blade, connects the arm to the clavicle. The Humerus is simply the upper bone in the arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.

The bones of the shoulder are all susceptible to Fracture. Fracturing a bone is the same as breaking a bone. There are many different ways a bone can break.

  • Complete Fracture – the bone is broken through the bone
  • Incomplete Fracture – the bone is cracked but not completely broken through the bone
  • Simple Fracture (Closed Fracture) – the fractured bone does not pierce the skin
  • Compound Fracture – one or more pieces of the fractured bone pierce the skin
The Clavicle and the Humerus are most susceptible to Fracture, but the Scapula can also be Fractured if the force of trauma is significant.

Shoulder Joint Injury


  • Glenohumeral Joint (GH Joint) – the glenohumeral joint is commonly referred to as the “ball and socket” joint that joins the upper part of the humerus to the hollowed out portion of the scapula
  • Acromioclavicular Joint (AC Joint) – the acromioclavicular joint joins the clavicle to the scapula
  • Scapulothoracic Joint (ST Joint) – the scapulothoracic joint joins the shoulder with the upper skeleton via the clavicles

Shoulder Ligament Injury


Ligaments are considered connective tissues that connect one bone to another bone. The shoulder contains dozens of Ligaments, all susceptible to injury from trauma. The following are just some of the many Ligaments within the shoulder.

Glenohumeral Joint Ligaments

The Glenohumeral Joint Ligaments connect the Glenoid to the Humerus. They hold the shoulder in place and help prevent shoulder dislocation.


  • CCL – Coracoclavicular Ligaments
  • CAL – Coracoacromial Ligaments
  • SGHL – Superior GlenoHumeral Ligament
  • MGHL – Muperior GlenoHumeral Ligament
  • IGHL – Inferior GlenoHumeral Ligament

All of the Glenohumeral Joint Ligaments are susceptible to injury from trauma to the shoulder area. If the Glenohumeral Joint Ligaments are torn or otherwise injured, the shoulder will continually dislocate.

Shoulder Tendon or Muscle Injury


Tendons are the soft tissues connecting Muscles to bones. The shoulder area contains several Tendons and Muscles, all of which are susceptible to injury from trauma to the shoulder.


The Rotator Cuff Tendons, depicted to the right, attach the muscles of the shoulder to the humerus. The Rotator Cuff Tendons and Muscles are as follows:


  • Subscapularis Tendon
  • Biceps Tendon
  • Supraspinatus Tendon
  • Infraspinatus Tendon
  • Teres Minor Tendon

Shoulder Labral Tear


The Labral is a cartilage type material responsible for holding the shoulder ball in the socket. Labral Tears are damage to this cartilage cuff. Labral Tears come in three types:

  • SLAP Tears – a tear of the labrum at the top of the shoulder socket
  • Bankart Lesions – a tear of the labrum when the shoulder dislocates, usually resulting in an increased likelihood of future dislocations
  • Posterior Labral Tears – a tear of the labrum at the back of the shoulder, usually coinciding with a rotator cuff tear

Treatment of Shoulder Injuries


The treatment of Shoulder Injuries is largely dependent on the specific injury sustained. The different types of treatment can include the following:

  • Immobilization
  • Physical Therapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Ultrasound
  • Corticosteriod Injections
  • Pain Medication and Muscle Relaxants
  • Surgery

Contact an Experienced Wisconsin Shoulder Injury Attorney


Each year innocent victims suffer Wisconsin Shoulder Injuries as a result of the carelessness of another. It is critical that Shoulder Injury victims have an attorney that understands Shoulder Injuries and the terrible effect the injuries can have on the individual and their family.

If you or a loved one has sustained an Shoulder Injury due to the negligence of another, be sure to contact an experienced Wisconsin Shoulder Injury Attorney.
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