X-Shoulder
The basic principles about the schoulder X-ray examination.
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Table of contents
Introduction
An X-ray of the shoulder is a frequently conducted examination and is mainly used for diagnosing a fracture.
Some of the key topics are proximal humeral fracture, shoulder dislocation, Bankart lesion and osteoarthritis.
KEY TOPICS/TERMS:
- Proximal humeral fracture
- Shoulder dislocation
- Hill-Sachs lesion
- Bankart lesion
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff impingement
Prior to this module, it is wise to read the Fracture General Principles module.
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Literature: sources and author
Text & Illustrations
- Drs. A. van der Plas, MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+. 21/01/2014
Sources
- B.J. Manaster et al. The Requisites - Musculoskeletal Imaging. 2007.
- N. Raby et al. Accident & Emergency Radiology - A Survival Guide. 2005.
- R.W.Bucholz Rockwood & Green's Fracturen in Adults.. 2006.
- B.J. Manaster et al. The Requisites - Musculoskeletal Imaging. 2007.
- N. Raby et al. Accident & Emergency Radiology - A Survival Guide. 2005.
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