Avulsion of greater tuberosity of humerus

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

H/o trauma

Shoulder AP standing magnified image shows tiny bone flakes near greater tuberosity of the humerus.

Tiny bone flakes seen on the radiograph are due to avulsed tiny fragments from greater tuberosity confirmed by ultrasound.

Case Discussion

Tiny bone flakes seen on the radiograph are due to avulsed tiny fragments from greater tuberosity confirmed by ultrasound.

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