Acromial spur - heel-type

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Quadrangular-shaped inferiorly projecting spur arising from the undersurface of the lateral acromion reducing the acromiohumeral interval. 

Case Discussion

Acromial spurs are associated with subacromial impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tears. 

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