Anterior shoudler dislocation on chest radiograph

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Lungs clear.

Right anterior shoulder dislocation.

Case Discussion

A FRCR 2b rapids classic and a pretty common everyday life radiograph.

Always check the film edges.   You feel a wally later if you have missed it.

The reality is these patient's usually have a shoulder series too, but if its there report it.

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