Os acromiale - subtypes (creative commons)

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
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Axillary radiograph demonstrating locations of the different os acromiale types:

  • pre – preacromiale
  • meso – mesoacromiale
  • meta – metaacromiale
  • basi – basiacromiale
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Axial MRI demonstrating locations of the different os acromiale types:

  • pre – preacromiale
  • meso – mesoacromiale
  • meta – metaacromiale
  • basi – basiacromiale

Case Discussion

Author: Joshua D. Harris, Michael J. Griesser, and Grant L. Jones.

Original file: Joshua D Harris, Michael J Griesser, Grant L Jones. Systematic review of the surgical treatment for symptomatic os acromiale. (2011) International Journal of Shoulder Surgery. 5 (1): 9.

Modifications: Square crop. 

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