Anterior shoulder dislocation

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Tackled playing football.

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Male

Left shoulder x-rays

x-ray

An anteroinferior shoulder dislocation is demonstrated, without convincing glenoid fracture.

The acromioclavicular joint, the scapula, and the left-sided ribs appear unremarkable.

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