Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder Fractures – Imaging and Management

Surgical Neck of Humeral Fractures

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Glenoid fractures are commonly associated with glenohumeral dislocations. These may appear subtle on x-rays and may need further imaging such as CT scan to quantify. These images show a fracture to the inferior glenoid sustained after a shoulder dislocation, termed a "Bankart" fracture. Depending on the displacement of the fracture, management might range from a period of immobilisation to surgery. Orthopaedic opinion is usually warranted.

Other Scapular Fractures

Clavicle Fractures

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Dislocations and Subluxations About The Shoulder Girdle – Imaging and Management

Anterior Glenohumeral Joint Dislocations

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Posterior Glenohumeral Joint Dislocations

WIth a posterior glenohumeral dislocation, on the AP x-ray there is the appearance of the "Globe" sign, where because the humerus is rotated internally, it appears like a lightglobe.

On the lateral, the centre of the humerus is located out of the Y-shaped "propeller" formed by the coracoid process, acromion and blade of the scapula