Presentation
Anterior shoulder pain in a skater fallen with arm in hyperadduction and external rotation.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Humeral avulsion of glenohumeral ligament (HAGL)
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Fat saturated T1 coronal image shows the posterior band of the glenohumeral ligament thickened and irregular with contrast insinuating along the humeral margin and extension of the extra-articular contrast. The medial retraction of the fibers of the lower humeral glenohumeral ligament creates a J configuration.
From the case:
Humeral avulsion of glenohumeral ligament (HAGL)
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The medial retraction of the fibers of the lower humeral glenohumeral ligament creates a J configuration.
Case Discussion
The lesion of the lower glenohumeral ligament is associated with a greater risk of dislocations.
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