Presentation
Shoulder pain. ? fracture
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Normal shoulder (radiograph)
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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.