S40.7: Multiple superficial injuries of shoulder and upper arm

Multiple superficial injuries of the shoulder and upper arm refer to several minor injuries affecting the skin and the soft tissues just beneath the skin of these regions. These could be a result of falls, accidents, or blunt force to the shoulder or upper arm. Common examples include abrasions, or skin scraped against a rough surface causing top layers of skin to peel off; contusions, or bruises, which form when blood vessels leak blood beneath the skin; and small lacerations or cuts. These injuries are likely to cause pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes bleeding on the affected area. Though superficial, they may interfere with the normal functioning of the shoulder or upper arm if not properly managed. In severe cases, these injuries may result in an infection if bacteria enters the body through the broken skin.