Normal shoulder (radiograph)

Case contributed by Dai Roberts
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Shoulder pain. ? fracture

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Normal appearances.  Normal alignment of the ACJ.  No displaced fracture.  No rotator cuff calcification.

Case Discussion

Shoulder radiographs can be performed to assess for fracture, and in cases of suspected glenohumeral joint dislocation, 2 views are required.  Rotator cuff calcification can be underestimated on radiographs and will depend on how mature the calcification is. 

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