Definition:

An injury caused by a crushing blow to the axillary region is different from all other injuries in the amount and unpredictability of the damage that is caused, the amount of scar tissue and the time required for healing.

Symptoms:

• Laceration
• Fracture
• Bleeding
• Stiffness in shoulder
• Pain in the axillary region

Causes:

• Entrapment
• Fall
• Motor vehicle accident

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching exercises to shoulder
• Shoulder stabilization exercises
• Wound care