A National Hockey Player sustained this injury when he crashed into the boards and fell to the ice with left arm being pushed back

Prognosis for Recovery 4 – 6 weeks

Player commenced HBO 2 days after injury with virtually no range of motion in abduction or forward flexion and there was a constant ache. After four days of HBO patient had regained full range of movement and the pain was dramatically reduced. Played in game 21 days after injury.