Anterior shoulder dislocation

Case contributed by Andrew Murphy , 11 Aug 2018
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Bahman Rasuli, 23 May 2021

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Large Hill-Sach lesions that are also engaging are correlated to recurrent shoulder instability 1

The Garth's projection in this instance is an ideal radiographic projection to examine the relationship of the humeral head and the glenoid, the projection requires no abduction and little to no patient discomfort.

  • -<p>Large Hill-Sach lesions that are also engaging are correlated to recurrent shoulder instability <sup>1</sup>. </p><p><br>The Garth's projection in this instance is an ideal radiographic projection to examine the relationship of the humeral head and the glenoid, the projection requires no abduction and little to no patient discomfort.</p>
  • +<p>Large Hill-Sach lesions that are also engaging are correlated to recurrent shoulder instability <sup>1</sup>. </p><p>The Garth's projection in this instance is an ideal radiographic projection to examine the relationship of the humeral head and the glenoid, the projection requires no abduction and little to no patient discomfort.</p>

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