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Anterior shoulder dislocation

Case contributed by Aditya Shetty
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall on an outstretched hand.

Patient Data

Age: 25
Gender: Male
x-ray

Anteroinferior dislocation of the right shoulder joint is noted. No evidence of any fracture. Soft tissue appears normal.

Case Discussion

This is a case of shoulder dislocation following a fall. The shoulder joint is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body. An x-ray is usually sufficient for diagnosis.

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