Shoulder pathology MCq

Identify the bony pathology?

A) clavicle fracture
B) Acromioclavicular joint dislocation
C) proximal humerus fracture
D) shoulder dislocation

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ANSWER D

Shoulder dislocations are usually divided according to the direction in which the humerus exits the joint:

• anterior > 95%
  • subcoracoid (majority)
  • subglenoid (1/3)
  • subclavicular (rare)
• posterior 2-4% 2
• inferior (luxatio erecta) < 1%