Hill-Sachs lesion

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recurrent shoulder dislocation (5-6 times previously).

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

A large bony defect is noted in axial view; involving posterior aspect of humeral head.

No dislocation is noted.

No lytic bony lesion is noted.

Case Discussion

Typical radiographic finding of a Hill-Sachs lesion in a case of recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation.

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