X-ray of the shoulder
Author:
Mikael Häggström [notes 1]
Normal anatomy
General screening
In emergent exams, exclude fractures (see X-ray of fractures) and misalignment.
Misalignment can be in the form of dislocation, while a superior movement of the humerus in the joint indicates a rotator cuff tear. Further reading:
Non-emergent exams generally only need to answer the requests on the referral.
Shoulder replacement
Notes
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