Presentation
History of fall, now presented with shoulder pain.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Posterior shoulder dislocation
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Light bulb configuration of the humeral head in relation to the glenoid cavity. Y view confirms the posteriosuperior dislocation of the humeral head.
Case Discussion
Light bulb sign is characteristic of posterior shoulder dislocation on frontal radiograph.