Anterior dislocation of shoulder

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of trauma

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Right shoulder

x-ray

Humeral head is seen inferior to coracoid process of scapula, with loss of glenohumeral articulation suggestive of anterior dislocation of the shoulder.

Lateral radiograph shows anterior location of humeral head from glenoid fossa.

Case Discussion

Plain radiographic finding of anterior dislocation of the shoulder.

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