Hill-Sachs lesion

Case contributed by Samir Benoudina
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of anterior shoulder dislocation. 7 episodes during the last 6 months.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Contour abnormality suggestive of an indentation (compression fracture) of the postero-lateral aspect of the humeral head. Features compatible with a Hill-Sachs lesion.

Annotated image

Hill-Sachs lesion.

Case Discussion

A Hill-Sachs lesion results typically from a recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation with posterolateral humeral head compression fracture as it impacts against relatively hard anterior glenoid. It is often associated with a Bankart lesion.
This lesion is better appreciated on internal rotation views and is associated with an increased risk of recurrent dislocation.

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